article requires parents ( or , where applicable , members of the extended family or community ) to provide the child with appropriate direction and guidance , in a manner consistent with his / her evolving capacities , in the exercise by the child of the rights recognized in the Convention . Article , which underlines the primary responsibility of parents , or legal guardians , for the upbringing and development of the child , states that
the best interests of the child will be their basic concern . Under article , States are required to assure children the right to express their views freely in all matters affecting the child , with the views of the child being given due weight in accordance with age and maturity . This emphasizes the need for styles of parenting , caring and teaching that respect childrens participation rights . In its generalcomment No . on The aims of education , the Committee has emphasized the importance of developing education that is child - centred , child - friendly and empowering
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The Committee notes that there are now many examples of materials and programmes promoting positive , non - violent forms of parenting and education , addressed to parents , other carers and teachers and developed by Governments , United Nations agencies , NGOs and others .
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These can be appropriately adapted for use in different States and situations . The media can play a very valuable role in awareness - raising and public education . Challenging traditional dependence on corporal punishment and other cruel or degrading forms of discipline requires sustained action . The promotion of non - violent forms of parenting and education should be built into all the points of contact between the State
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( 1 ) .See note .( 2 ) .The Committee commends , as one example , UNESCOs handbook , Eliminating corporal punishment : the way forward to constructive child discipline , UNESCO Publishing , Paris , . This provides a set of principles for constructive discipline , rooted in the Convention . It also includes Internet references to materials and programmes available worldwide .