You have the right to play and rest

According to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, every child has the right to play, rest and enjoy leisure time. The right to play may sound like a funny concept, but play is important: it develops your creativity and skills and supports your wellbeing.

You also have the right to rest when you need it, and to spend your free time in ways that make you happy.

What does this mean?

All children should have access to a variety of hobbies. You have the right to play on your own or with your parents or friends.

When you feel tired, you have the right to rest. However, this does not mean that your parents or guardians can never ask you to help with household chores, as long as you also have enough time for rest and leisure activities. At school, you can rest and play during break times.

If you would like your parents to play with you, you could remind them playfully about the Convention on the Rights of the Child and about your right to play.