The Association for Childhood Education International, a member of the World Forum Alliance, is promoting Ten Pillars of Good Childhood as the basis for their "Decade for Childhood" campaign:
- Safe and secure places for living and learning and access to health care, clothing, and nutritious food.
- Strong families and loving, consistent caregivers.
- Social interactions and friendship.
- Creative play and physical activity.
- Appreciation and stewardship of the natural environment.
- Creative expression through music, dance, drama, and other arts.
- Education that develops the full capacities of the child — cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and ethical.
- Supportive, nurturing, child-friendly communities.
- Growing independence and decision making.
- Children and youth participating in community life.
For the full article by Leah Pulkinnen from Finland, see the link below:
http://www.acei.org/about-us/ten-pillars-of-a-good-childhood.html
