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Children and young people - Peter Birch MEd student at Open University, UK
1. Children and young people
Some simple ideas on power relations
between them and the world
Part 1
Peter Birch, MEd Student, Open University UK, p.e.birch@gmail.com
2. First of all,
what are we talking
about?
or
who are we talking about?
37. Now, let’s leave power
relations aside for a
moment and discuss value
relations
38. Thinks that
is physically and mentally immature and needs special
safeguards and care, including appropriate legal
protection, before as well as after birth
(UNCRC, preamble)
39. also thinks
that
as the fundamental group of society and the natural
environment for the growth and well-being of all its
members and particularly children, should be afforded
the necessary protection and assistance so that it can
fully assume its responsibilities within the community
(UNCRC, preamble)
40. so thinks that
Needs protection, provision,
participation (and prevention?)
should be helped to take
and that its responsibilities*!
* Because for the full and harmonious development of his or her personality, [the child]
should grow up in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love and
understanding. UNCRC, preamble
41. So, many
Met and signed the UNCRC
Which tells all
What to do with all
Knowing that is responsible!
44. Ok, clear for protection
and provision
although one might
argue that some
and
are not really
champions in this
or have their ways of understanding protection and provision
54. Well there is another way
Waits to become
and then convinces that the UNCRC
should be changed
55. But anyway...
with the responsible help of
Will ensure that
is brought up in the spirit of peace, dignity,
tolerance, freedom, equality and solidarity
(UNRCR, preamble)
56. I know what you are thinking!
... some and some
would do with some training in
this issue of dignity, freedom, etc.