We, the people of Japan, in accordance with the spirit of the Constitution, do adopt this charter to set forth proper attitudes toward children and thus bring about their well-being.
General principles
The child is ad shall be respected as a human being.
The child is and shall be given due regard as a member of society.
The child shall be brought up in a good environment.
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1. All children shall be assured healthy minds and bodies and shall be guaranteed freedom from want.
2. All children shall be entitled to be brought up in their own homes with proper love, knowledge and skill. Those children not having homes shall be brought up in an environment offering similar advantages.
3. All children shall be provided with adequate nourishment, housing and clothing and shall be protected against disease and injury.
4. All children shall be educated in accordance with their individuality and capacity and so guided that they will honestly and independently discharge their responsibilities as members of society.
5. All children shall be so guided in developing a love for nature, a respect for science and art, and acceptance of the value of morality.
6. All children shall be assured access to schooling and be provided with complete educational facilities.
7. All children shall be provided with the opportunity to receive vocational guidance and training.
8. All children shall be fully protected against exploitation in labor that their mental and physical development shall not be set back their opportunities to receive education not be lost and that their lives as children not be hampered.
9. All children shall be assured access to wholesome recreational and cultural resources and be protected against harmful environments.
10. All children shall be protected against abuse, exploitation, neglect and other injurious treatment. Children who have committed wrongful acts shall be provided with adequate protection and guidance.
11. All children who have mental or physical handicaps shall be provided with appropriate medical care, education and protection.
12. All children shall be so guided that they may hold in common a spirit of love and sincerity and as good citizens devote themselves to the peace and culture of mankind.
