Alan, aged five, enjoys going to school, where he is pleased to be starting to read, he sees his friends, the building is warm, and he has free school meals. But his wheelchair is broken and he has been waiting at home for weeks for it to be mended. His parents have to take turns missing work to be with him, and they cannot afford to have the heating on much, or to have regular meals.
Alan’s case raises vital questions, among them: What are children’s rights? Are they respected? And if not, do they have any value? When do children begin to have rights? All questions that I will seek to answer.
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