The Child Right in the World Today

The essence of law in the society is for the protection of its citizenry. Hence, all authority must obey the protection of rights especially that of a child because he or she is tomorrow's leader. This article is necessary in this time when social habit towards the child is facing the challenges of civilization. We have a great responsiblity toward children, and need to respect them.
The issues relating to the right of a child have gained such prominence that it stands out as an area of law which must be salvaged from the increasing influence of negative civilization. It is appropriate that the government, people and organizations identify this malaise and initiate means to curb the ugly issue. It is generally acceptable that and people's right especially that of a child deserve respect.
Nevertheless, the issue bothering on the rights of a child calls for special study and attention. This is so because children cannot make declarations or laws for themselves nor are they capable asserting their own rights except through the adults (children's best friend). It is clear that necessity is laid upon us to carry out this onerous task of respecting, empowering and creating a better future for our children.
A child is biologically a human between the stages of birth and puberty. The legal definition of a "child" generally refers to a union, otherwise known as one younger than the age of maturity. There are numerous definitional problems associated with the concept of who a child is. Many countries, laws or organizations have age that they use to categorize who a child is, some use the standard of one who is not above twenty one years, others use eighteen or fourteen in their stratification.
Child right are those right that nature and constitution bestow on a child because of age and this must be respected. The United Nations Declaration of the right of the child states that, "the child shall enjoy special protection and shall be given opportunities and facilities by law and by other means, to enable him/her to develop physically, mentally, spiritually and socially in a healthy and normal manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity. In the suggestion, proposing or making of law regarding the child, the child shall be the paramount consideration.
As a matter of fact, it is not enough these right in a document. Facilities must be provided under which these rights will be practiced and preserved. Non – adherent to the child right act and law should be severely punished. The family, court, government, health authority, police, social welfare etc, are machineries that can be used for the protection of the right of the child. We must respect and dignify a child because he or she is an arrow to the future.
Copyright, Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha