150524 Protect children rights
New Dawn FM News
Children under the age of 18 years old have rights and their rights must be protected.
Tami says child protection is a term which refers to or involves a child’s welfare, protection, and to promote their basic rights.
“Children are referred to as being under the age of 18 years and is looked after by an adult,” he says.
He says other definition of a child is someone who is immature in thinking, small in statue and often late to catchup with other children.
Tami added that there are two sets of laws which protects the rights of a child; 1) United Nations law on Rights of a child where PNG is a signatory and 2) Lukautim Pikinini Act 2015.
He stated that the parents or guardians of ta child must be committed in the well being of him or her.
“We must respect our children and make sure to earn their trust and respect.
“We must communicate in a non violent and threatening manner,” adds Tami.
He further added that having a respectful relationship with children is very important.
“Encourage participation of children in relation to decision making which could harm them especially on where to go and what they should do.
“For example in most cases parents and guardians make decisions and children will only follow.
“Best interest of the child is to ensure we as parents and guardians make best decisions which could affect the growth of the child. This means the child is able to go into a healthy, happy and well cared child,” he stated.
Donovan Tami is a child protection officer and currently the Acting Manager for Mandatory and Special Services under the Department of Community Development focused on the well being of children and families.
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