Eloise Rickman at Toppings Bath
Join Eloise Rickman, author of It's Not Fair! for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion chaired by Marchelle Farrell, winner of the Nan Shepherd Prize for her evocative memoir Uprooting.
Rickman’s manifesto argues that it’s time to stop viewing children as less than adults and start advocating for their rights as equals. Discussions will tackle questions such as: Why do some adults believe it's acceptable to hit children? Why does the school system fail so many students? And why, when their future is at stake, are children denied the right to vote?
Don't miss this opportunity to explore how we can create a future where children's rights are truly respected and upheld. For tickets and more information, visit the event website.
It’s Not Fair
Why do some adults think it’s fine to hit children? Why does the school system fail so many pupils? And when their future is on the line, why can’t children vote?
How we treat children isn’t fair. Despite the lip service paid to their rights, children are still discriminated against in every aspect of their lives: rising levels of child poverty, underfunded and outdated education and childcare systems, controlling parenting practices, and political systems that exclude their voices on issues which will affect them most — not least the climate crisis.
Children are not passive victims of oppression,…