Ours rights and responsiblites at scool and within wider community Flashcards
What are rights?
things you are entitled or free to do
Why are rights important
ensure fair treatment
what are legal rights
set in laws of countries
How do legal rights change
older, mature
Why are minimum ages set
to protect you and the rest of society
What can you do at 14 years old
work part time, enter a bar to buy a soft drink
what can you do at the age of 16 in terms of legal rights
buy lottery ticket, sex, get married with parental consent
what can you do at 17 years old and how do your legal rights change
drive a car
what can you do at 18; what legal rights do you gain
buy cigarettes, alcohol, vote, make a will, leave home, get married without consent, rent or buy a house, buy fireworks, casino, MP
What legal rights do you have at 21
adopt and stand for MEP, member of European parliament.
Give an example of how legal rights are different in other countries
In England - mothers can take 39 weeks paid maternity leave
In Sweden - 16 months
In school community, what responsibility does a student have
to arrive to school on time and to lessons and behave.
what rights are students entitled to
right to education
what responsibility does a teacher have
to keep you up to date on work and teach their subject well
