ion live births to unwed teenagers every year (Hewitt 41). The children in our society are defined by their dependent status. From birth, to early adulthood, children must look to others to provide the adequate and dependable economic support required to meet their needs (Canadian Council 21). Even in early childhood, they cannot support #themselves and even if they could, our society does not approve of child labour.Any study of the status of children as citizens in our society must devolve to a significant extent from an examination of the economic support system which provides them with the basic opportunity to enjoy the full rights and freedoms of citizens (Canadian Council 21). Since the basic foundation is that the family is and should be the social group responsible for the care and support of dependent youths, the argument of the relationship between the child and the economy of our society must first look at the economic role appointed to the adult guardians. Canadian law is enlightened in its insistence on the welfare of the child as the center of concern in all matters of employment, law-breaking, custody and support (Wilson 93). But if the law governs to protect children from certain obvious falses, it is also there to hold back the child from the fullest involvement in everyday life. The social status of the child rests among their families. Children today remain essentially the property of their parents who are free to do with them as they please. Circumstances are shown that children are usually determined by those of their families. The government should express how much it values children by guaranteeing certain universal rights or entitlements. We need to design an understandable system of supports that give more chances to all Canadian children. Giving parental and maternity care are a positive way in showing how the government can establish its commitment to families with children. The gover...
