Children’s rights
Children are too often treated as property and the extension of adults rather than as the individuals they are. Here’s a small sampling of books to challenge that assumption. Further recommendations welcome
created by Relentiless
last updated July, 2026
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Love this and the idea behind it!! Well done 👏
Thank you! It’s something that a think about a lot since I started working with kids.
I understand! What do you do as a profession? If you dont mind me asking.
So I’ve changed roles a few times. I worked for about 5 years in a respite home for children with disabilities. Luckily the staff were good but you definitely see the intersection between children’s and disability rights in that environment. I then had ptsd after an incident and eventually did some mentoring with teens on the asd spectrum which I loved more than anything. Unfortunately I need money to live. I have a different role that’s less in person but still child wellbeing forward. I have steered clear of social services roles though as I find them soul destroying and very box ticking. Massive respect for anyone who does those roles well and with genuine empathy though!
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Wow you are a hero!! I wanted to specialize in occupational therapy to help children or the elderly but people scare me sometimes since I have Bipolar disorder as well as extreme anxiety so I specialized in anatomy instead. Thus i dont work too much with people. I find that people who work in your field are all heroes 🙌
I worked with the elderly for nearly 10 years before that! Honestly if people ask me about going into care I tell them I really wouldn’t recommend it. The job would be amazing if it is properly staffed and paid but currently it’s (imo) soul and body destroying. I could rant about the state of support for the vulnerable in our society for a long time so will try to control myself. That still sounds like it’s a really important job. The trick is to find your own niche and not burn out! Knowing your own limitations is a skill and one I wish I’d had
I completely understand!! My grandad is 96 and he needs care now but care is so expensive yet the carer gets bad pay. Also some carers took bad care of him a few years earlier when he had an operation and now he is scared. I really want someone kind to help him, luckily my mom now wants to do a course in helping the elderly so she can care for him
this list reminds me of Matilda!! truly such a powerful book to empower children
That’s a great shout! I think a fiction equivalent list would be great idea
