What are rules?
rulesGuidelines that tell you what you are allowed to do and what you are not allowed to do. are all around us.
We often have rules to follow at home, in school or in the community.
Rules help to keep us safe, make sure that everyone is treated fairly and make sure people's RightsThe privileges and freedoms that belong to everyone. are respected.
It is our responsibility to follow rules.
Watch - Explore rules, rights and responsibilities
What is the rule of law?
Rules that affect the whole country are called lawsLaws are rules which affect the whole country. They are enforceable and punishable if broken. .
Laws are made in ParliamentThe group of people who work on behalf of citizens to make sure that the government are running the country properly. and can be changed by the governmentA group of people who have the authority to govern a country..
The rule of law means that the law applies to everyone equally. Because of this, everyone is entitled to be protected by it.
This makes life as fair as possible for everyone.
What are rights?
Rights are the privileges and freedoms that belong to everyone.
The rights that people have in the UK include:
- The right to life
- The right to education
- The right to freedom
A person鈥檚 rights can change if they don鈥檛 act responsibly.
For example, their right to freedom could be taken away if they commit a particular crime.
By being responsible, we can protect our rights.
Did you know?
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is an agreement that explains that adults and governments must make sure that children also have rights.
What are responsibilities?
We all have responsibilities, which can be different depending on whether we鈥檙e at home, school or out in the community.
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Over time our responsibilities can change.
You may choose to take on additional responsibilities such as becoming a member of your student council, or voting inelectionsA process that allows the people to vote for who they want to represent them locally and nationally. when you are older.
It is important to try and make responsible choices.
Activities
Is it responsible behaviour or not?
We can all try to be responsible, whether that鈥檚 towards other people or to ourselves.
- Click on the image below to see a scenario sheet.
- Work through the different scenarios and decide whether the people are acting responsibly or not.
Design a poster
Imagine that a new playground has opened in your local park.
The playground needs a list of rules, rights and responsibilities for everyone who wants to play there.
Take a piece of paper and create a poster to display at the park.
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