Challenges of childrens participation A Case Study of active citizenship in Cadle Primary School
phenomenon but a social construct. However, the new knowledge of children as competent
social actors has provoked a great controversy as it challenges the image of incompetent child
which is overwhelmingly prevalent in the Western society. The outrage to the explicit
criticism provided by the UN Committee of the CRC to the UK government after they failed
to make progress in terms of implementing Article 12, is a trenchant illustration of the tension
between children as welfare dependants, needy for protection because of their vulnerability
and children as active social agents entitled to respect and recognition. In relation to this,
there is a considerable confusion in the UK and national anxiety about what role young
people below the age of the majority should play in community and political life. The media
in particular has become central in re-playing the narrative of fear and confusion around
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