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Working Group on the Quality of Childhood in the EU – Parliament

The members of the Alliance for Childhood European Network Group, together with the IASWECE, share a deep concern about the quality of childhood in the member states of the European Union. For this reason, partners in the Alliance work together to improve the ‘Quality of Childhood’ in the member states of the European Union.
The members believe that a poor quality of childhood is harmful for children. When society as a whole improves this quality, it will be beneficial for the children and adolescents in question and for the societies in which they grow up.
Furthermore, the members believe that a good quality childhood is based on the following principles and attitudes:

• The child is respected as a fellow human being with his or her own aspirations to develop his/her inner potential.
• The quality of the relationships of the child with important adults and others is a key element of the quality of his/her   childhood and for his/her growth as a human being.

The ultimate objective of our cooperation is that the Quality of Childhood in the member states of the European Union will gradually improve.

 

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