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If you live in the United States, Canada and some European countries, you live in a democracy. That means that people are supposed to be guaranteed freedom and certain rights as human beings. BUT! There is a catch! Often that freedom and democracy is not given to kids under the age of 18. Why? Because kids have no political or voting power, and they are under the control of parents and schools. Most websites for kids try to exploit kids’ love for the latest clothing styles, music and gadgets by trying to get your business so they can sell their products. Not many web pages actually tell kids about their rights. This is a page for young people who wish to learn more about their human rights, and how to get involved with youth-led efforts for democracy and freedom. This website also welcomes writing and artwork from young people on the theme of human rights for young people and how kids think children and adolescents should be treated by parents, teachers and society in general. This site also welcomes your personal stories of what you’ve experienced as it relates to the subjects on this website. You may see your stuff published on this site!
 
Articles for Young People
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Articles, Letters and Artwork By Young People
Your letters, personal experiences, articles and artwork are welcomed here! Tell people what its like to be a kid stuck in school all day with adults directing your every move, and telling you what you have to learn and what you can’t learn about... or what it is like to have a mean teacher, insensitive parent or cruel peers... or what it means to have cool teachers, caring parents or good friends... or tell what it means to live in a society that treats kids differently than adults... or tell what it means to be in foster care, wishing for a loving family, or finding one... or anything else on your mind!
Click here for important Guidelines
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Support
Where to turn if you need help:
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Resources
Books and sites to visit on important issues for young people (that adults might not tell you about):
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Child Rights Organizations and Youth-Led Liberation Efforts
Want to know your rights and change the way adults treat kids? Check out these sites:
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Individual Child Crusaders
Craig Kielburger founded a youth-led social justice movement
http://www.freethechildren.org/aboutus/about_craig.htm
Gregory K. divorced his mother to live with his foster parents
https://www.choicesvideo.net/guidebooks/WAV/landmarktrialsofmodernethicsgregoryk.pdf
Timmie Meldrum fights to live with non-biological dad after mom dies
http://www.oblivion.net/news/display.php?articleID=881
http://www.hearmyvoice.org/chron/timmie.htm
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Petitions
Want to start a petition at school or in your city to stop adults from taking away your rights? Coming Soon!
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More Resources
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Youth Protest Songs
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/- Dyers Eve by Metallica
- The Best Days of Our Lives and Another Brick in the Wall by Pink Floyd
- Prisoner of Society by The Living End
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