What about children's respect for the rights of others?

The issue of respect for the rights of others is contained in several articles of the Convention. For example, children and young people have the right to express themselves and the right to meet with others and to form associations. But in exercising these rights, the child learns that she or he must respect the rights, freedoms and reputations of others. Research evidence shows that when children and young people are taught in school about their rights and responsibilities under the Convention, they are indeed more respecting of the rights of others. Children and young people who have learned about their rights under the Convention, compared with those who have not show:


• a more accurate understanding of what it means to have rights and responsibilities
• greater acceptance of children of other ethnicities
• better relationships with their classmates and teachers
• higher self-esteem