Legal Protection of the Rights of Minors: An Analysis of Current Legislation in China and the United States

Dan Qiao

doi:10.54097/wmm1w173

Authors

Dan Qiao

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/wmm1w173

Keywords:

Minors, Rights protection, Personality rights.

Abstract

Minors, as the future of the country and the hope of the nation, with the increasing recognition of their dominant position in China, although the state and society have given high attention and continuously improved relevant laws and regulations to safeguard their rights and security, such as the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Minors Article1the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Protection of Minors, the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention of Crimes Committed by Minors, the Constitution, the Compulsory Education Law and so on, these legal provisions are intended to provide comprehensive and multi-dimensional protection for minors and ensure that their physical and mental health are not violated. However, even in such a legal environment, the undercurrent of violating the rights of minors still persists. This paper is a legal essay on the protection of minors, summarizing the achievements and shortcomings of China and the United States in safeguarding the rights and interests of minors. This paper analyzes how society, schools, and families unintentionally touch the boundaries of minors' rights. Drawing on relevant experiences from the legal systems of China and the United States, this paper identifies the problems and offers suggestions for improving the protection of minors' rights.

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