CHILD PARTICIPATION
A Guide to Encouraging Child Participation
Authors
Ștefan COJOCARU
Luminița COSTACHE
Daniela COJOCARU
Simona APOPEI
Anda IONESCU
Diana PRICOPE
Alexandra SASU
ISBN
978-606-8927-72-5
Year of publication
2024
Publisher
Expert Projects
How to cite
Cojocaru, Ș., Costache, L., Cojocaru, D., Apopei, E.S., Ionescu, A., Pricope, D.F., Sasu, A.(2024). Child participation - A Guide to Encouraging Child Participation, HoltIS, UNICEF, Iaşi: Expert Projects.
Keywords
Participation, Children's Rights, Active Involvement, Principles, Family, Education, Community
Abstract
This guide is designed for parents, educators, and professionals who wish to understand the importance of children's participation in various aspects of their lives. The guide defines participation and highlights why active involvement of children is essential both for their development and for upholding their fundamental rights. It presents the basic principles of participation and the four levels of participation, distinguishing genuine participation from false involvement. Subsequent chapters discuss how children participate within the family, at school, and in the local community, emphasizing the benefits of authentic participation in each of these contexts.
Acknowledgments
This guide was created within the project "Developing Parenting Skills to Ensure Children's Rights and Mental Health," implemented by the HoltIS with the support of the UNICEF Representation in Romania.