DECEMBER 2016
C
an you repeat Hydro youre a little angel and the impor- media and childrens rights:
Electro Station? tance of your answer gets lost, Article 12 of the UN Child Convention states that chil-
Were asked this because with an assessment like
dren have the freedom of right to express their views on
question often, as that, youre labeled a child that is
kids enjoy hearing more adorable than intelligent and, any subject related to them.
adults mispronouncing the long accordingly, no attention is paid to Article 13 is about childrens right of free self-expression,
word [in Georgian]. Sometimes we your opinions. And dont forget that granting every child the right to gain or spread any infor-
laugh with them, other times we many people are watching you and
mation or views orally, in written or printed form, in the
get angry. Then the same kids go you become important for them,
on TV and participate in the kind too, because youre adorable or form of art or any other form available, according to his
of programs where children have cute. or her choice.
to explain words and adults have Journalists often ignore childrens
to guess what words they are, based mental abilities, not giving them a rights- see the Info Box! nalists present them in the process
on the description. This process chance to seriously discuss topics These rights not only help to form have an impact and influence on
brings more laughter. that are interesting and important a well-informed citizen, but also the attitude of society towards them.
allow the voices of youth to be heard
in the media more frequently. At