Module 1 Discussion Group – Jan 16 9:02pm
Article 31 resonates the most – the Right to Play and Rest
In the eyes of a child, play is a central part of childhood, a way to learn, develop, make friends, and emotionally express themselves. Rights like legal rights are much more difficult for children to understand. But the right to play is geared to a child’s happiness. Article 31 is a recognition of the importance of play for children’s development and that play is a right, not a privilege. For adults, play can be any leisure time, riding a bike, going swimming, surfing, travel or in experience of an enjoyment outcome that brings happiness and pleasure, but it is also important to rest and enjoy life when you can.
For the UN Article, The Convention of the Rights of a Child, Article 31 resonates with children the most as it provides recognition that children value and experience play, joy, and most importantly, freedom to be a child. The same thing applies to us as adults: rest when you can and enjoy life with leisure time (play) when you can, and when in good health.
