Children’s Rights Are Lived Every Day
Every child deserves a happy childhood and a family where adults truly listen to them. Learn more about children’s rights to make sure they feel your support every day.
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Children’s rights are the foundation for personal development. They are practical and lived experiences. They help a child better understand themselves and build relationships with others. It is within the family that rights are first nurtured through trust and respect.
When a child wants to choose an extracurricular activity on their own or asks parents to close the door to their room, they are in fact claiming their rights. This is how children shape their own opinions, express their needs, and learn to take an active role in life.
What children say about their rights
- 93% believe that family plays a key role in protecting their rights
- 67% would turn to their parents if their rights were violated
- 34% feel they regularly receive emotional support from their parents
- 42% feel their personal space is respected
- 1 in 5 have faced violations of their rights within the family
Fewer than half of parents know that a child’s rights also include personal space, rest and leisure, and expression. Play goes beyond just fun — it’s how children discover who they are, nurture creativity, practice social skills, and share their ideas.
*Source: survey conducted by UNICEF in April 2025
Children speak about their rights in their own language. But can parents always translate it into the language of adults? Guess which rights the children are talking about in the video.
