So the Chapters of the Book will be as follows:
Introduction:
Children have a right to be born in a world that provides the resources that will enable them to be cared for spiritually, medically, economically, educationally, and in terms of their social emotional well being. We must provide a social consciousness that honors and values the existence of children as the greatest element that sustains and enhances society. Therefore, we as members of the worldwide global community are being called upon to establish this covenant to protect the rights of all our children.
Chapter One:
Children have the right to be cared for and raised by loving, gentle, intelligent, adults that are capable of making wise decisions. The well being of each child is the responsibility of the global society regardless of country or government.
Chapter Two:
Children have the right to have parents, extended family, teachers, and community resources that will provide only the best of what life has to offer. Each of us must be held accountable for the welfare of all children.
Chapter Three:
Children have the right to say no in the face of danger that will cause them mental, emotional or physical abuse or endangerment and to be supported and defended by their parents and the law.
Chapter Four:
Children have the right to be in safe and nurturing environments at home, at school and in their community.
Chapter Five:
Children have the right to be loved unconditionally and respected.
Chapter Six:
Children have the right to express their inner most thoughts and needs and guided on how to do so with respect for themselves and others.
Chapter Seven:
Children have the right to be happy and lighthearted.
Chapter Eight:
Children have the right to be accepted as unique individuals with special gifts to contribute to society.
Chapter Nine:
Children have the right to be heard and listened to attentively and respectfully.
Chapter Ten:
Children have the right to be children and not be seen or treated as miniature adults.
Chapter Eleven:
Children have the right to be valued and accepted for who they are.
Chapter Twelve:
Children have the right to spiritual exposure and development that enables them to develop their divine character.
Chapter Thirteen:
Children have the right to be guided into positive acceptable behavior that will support them in being their higher self.
Chapter Fourteen:
Children have the right to be given the tools to develop good self-esteem and even more important, self-respect.
Chapter Fifteen:
Children have the right to be given the time, space, and opportunities to develop self-discipline and motivation to realize their own dreams and aspirations.
Chapter Sixteen:
Children have the right to develop age appropriate autonomy and independence.
Chapter Seventeen:
Children have the right to learn how to make age appropriate choices and decisions.
Chapter Eighteen:
Children have the right to be acknowledged for their ideas and accomplishments.
Chapter Nineteen:
Children have the right to be given everything they need and some of what they want. All life’s basic necessities must be provided which includes being cared for by their parents, medical, shelter, food, clothing, safety at home, school and community.
Chapter Twenty:
Children have the right to experiment, interact, and explore their environment that should enrich their lives.
Chapter Twenty One:
Children have the right to participate in artistic expressions that foster the essence of culture and our humanity.
Chapter Twenty Two:
Children have the right to play and for us to value their play as the means by which they absorb knowledge.
Chapter Twenty Three:
Children have the right to a meaningful and purposeful education that will prepare them, for not only further academic mastery, but also will prepare them to be whole, healthy, self-confident, responsible, contributing adults in society.
Chapter Twenty Four:
Commitment to the Covenant:
Written by: Elizabeth M. Galloway-Evans
Copyright: January 1, 1990
