Child Protection Rights
| S/N | ISSUES | PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES | CARING/LEARNING MATERIALS | CHILD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | BIRTH REGISTRATION | Ensure every child has a name and is registered at birth. | Books on birth registration, File for birth registration | Tell his/her name, Identify family name |
| 2. | CHILD ABUSE | Identify and discourage practices that lead to child abuse. | Posters on child abuse, Newspaper cuttings | Interact freely with other children, Report incidents to peers and adults |
| 3. | CHILD’S RIGHTS RESPONSIBILITIES | Identify the rights of the child and advocate for their protection. | Posters/charts on child’s rights | Listen to and obey parents/caregivers, Interact with peers |
| 4. | HARMFUL TRADITIONAL PRACTICES | Identify harmful traditional practices and advocate for their eradication. | Posters on harmful practices | Encourage interaction with children with special needs, Discourage discrimination |
| 5. | CARE OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | Protect and support children requiring special attention. | Books on caring for children with special needs | Encourage interaction with special needs children |
Example:
ISSUES: Birth Registration
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES: Ensure every child has a name and is registered at birth.
CARING/LEARNING MATERIALS: Books on birth registration, File for birth registration
CHILD: Tell his/her name, Identify family name 📚📁👦
- Birth Registration
- Performance Objectives: Ensure every child has a name and is registered at birth.
- Caring/Learning Materials: Books on birth registration, File for birth registration
- Child: Tell his/her name, Identify family name 📚📁👦
- Child Abuse
- Performance Objectives: Identify and discourage practices that lead to child abuse.
- Caring/Learning Materials: Posters on child abuse, Newspaper cuttings
- Child: Interact freely with other children, Report incidents to peers and adults 🚸📰👦
- Child’s Rights Responsibilities
- Performance Objectives: Identify the rights of the child and advocate for their protection.
- Caring/Learning Materials: Posters/charts on child’s rights
- Child: Listen to and obey parents/caregivers, Interact with peers 📝👂👧
- Harmful Traditional Practices
- Performance Objectives: Identify harmful traditional practices and advocate for their eradication.
- Caring/Learning Materials: Posters on harmful practices
- Child: Encourage interaction with children with special needs, Discourage discrimination 🛑👥🚫
- Care of Children with Special Needs
- Performance Objectives: Protect and support children requiring special attention.
- Caring/Learning Materials: Books on caring for children with special needs
- Child: Encourage interaction with special needs children 📚👩🦽👧
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Points Worthy of Note
- What is the importance of birth registration for children?
- Birth registration ensures that every child has an identity and legal status from birth, which is crucial for accessing rights and services.
- How can I identify and prevent child abuse?
- You can identify and prevent child abuse by being aware of signs of abuse, teaching children about body safety, and creating a safe environment for open communication.
- What are the rights and responsibilities of children?
- Children have rights to survival, development, protection, and participation. Responsibilities include obeying parents/caregivers and respecting others.
- What are harmful traditional practices, and how can they be stopped?
- Harmful traditional practices are cultural customs that endanger children’s well-being. They can be stopped through education, advocacy, and community engagement.
- How can I support children with special needs?
- You can support children with special needs by providing inclusive environments, access to appropriate resources, and promoting understanding and acceptance among peers.
- What are some signs that a child may be experiencing abuse?
- Signs of child abuse include unexplained injuries, changes in behavior, fear of certain individuals, and reluctance to go home.
- How can parents/caregivers help ensure their child’s rights are protected?
- Parents/caregivers can ensure their child’s rights are protected by advocating for their needs, providing a safe and nurturing environment, and teaching them about their rights and responsibilities.
- What should I do if I suspect a child is being abused?
- If you suspect a child is being abused, you should report your concerns to the appropriate authorities, such as child protective services or the police.
- How can children be educated about their rights?
- Children can be educated about their rights through age-appropriate discussions, interactive activities, and exposure to materials that explain their rights in a clear and understandable way.
- What role can communities play in protecting children’s rights?
- Communities can play a vital role in protecting children’s rights by promoting child-friendly policies, supporting families, providing services for children in need, and advocating for change when necessary.
- What is the purpose of birth registration?
- a) To give every child a name
- b) To keep track of children’s ages
- c) To ensure every child has an identity
- d) To organize birthday parties
- How can we prevent child abuse?
- a) By ignoring signs of abuse
- b) By teaching children about body safety
- c) By keeping secrets with strangers
- d) By staying silent about concerns
- What are children’s rights?
- a) Rights to ice cream and toys
- b) Rights to survive, develop, protect, and participate
- c) Rights to watch TV all day
- d) Rights to skip school
- How can we stop harmful practices?
- a) By encouraging them
- b) By advocating for their continuation
- c) By educating others and speaking out
- d) By keeping them secret
- How can we support children with special needs?
- a) By excluding them from activities
- b) By providing inclusive environments
- c) By teasing and making fun of them
- d) By ignoring their needs
- What are signs of child abuse?
- a) Smiling and laughing
- b) Changes in behavior and unexplained injuries
- c) Talking to adults about problems
- d) Going to school every day
- What should we do if we suspect a child is being abused?
- a) Ignore our suspicions
- b) Tell the child to keep quiet
- c) Report our concerns to someone who can help
- d) Avoid getting involved
- How can children learn about their rights?
- a) By watching cartoons all day
- b) By participating in school activities
- c) By asking questions and having discussions
- d) By avoiding conversations about rights
- What can parents do to protect their child’s rights?
- a) Keep them at home all the time
- b) Provide a safe and nurturing environment
- c) Ignore their needs and wishes
- d) Avoid talking about rights and responsibilities
- What role can communities play in protecting children’s rights?
- a) They can ignore children’s needs
- b) They can provide support and services for children
- c) They can make fun of children with special needs
- d) They can keep children isolated from society
