The research found central and local government and children's groups are too focused on wider human rights problems such as neglect, abuse and child poverty. This has left support lacking in making children's rights a part of everyday family life. It also found families are rarely consulted when politicians consider human rights policies. The report says: "We do not know enough about parents' and carers' thoughts or experiences on the practical implications of raising children in a manner which is conscious and supportive of their rights."
The research saw the Children's Parliament speaking to children's professionals and councils, analysing the latest social policy and carrying out an innovative consultation with families that involved a game with an Arthurian knights theme.
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