The couple’s contribution to the care of the child supports the child’s development and well-being, providing them with role models they will emulate throughout their lives.
Children should feel free to discover who they are and who they want to be, without preconceived ideas about what they should do or think being imposed. This freedom should be encouraged, since it contributes to children’s happiness in all aspects of life, whether at school, in personal relationships and in wider society.
Children should be encouraged to:
- choose their games and play freely, regardless of their gender
- choose the field of study and occupation they wish to pursue
- exercise and practise sports according to their preferences
- learn to take care of themselves and to participate equally in all household tasks
- to freely express their doubts and opinions on all subjects
- interact with other boys and girls, to get to know each other and discover the uniqueness of each person.