Parental Responsibilities & Children's Rights Quiz

1. British children spend less time outdoors than prisoners

True

False

Prisoners have by right 1 hour outdoors time per day

Explanation

Prisoners have by right 1 hour outdoors time per day

2. A school teacher has a legal duty to administer medication

True

False

Local authority has a legal duty to look after health needs of children in schools, but individual teachers cannot be forced to administer medication. In an emergency however, they could be considered guilty of "omission to act" if they did not, as long as they had received appropriate training

Explanation

Local authority has a legal duty to look after health needs of children in schools, but individual teachers cannot be forced to administer medication. In an emergency however, they could be considered guilty of "omission to act" if they did not, as long as they had received appropriate training

3. A father retains parental responsibility if he loses custody and makes no financial contribution to a child

True

False

Custody (Residence orders) confers parental rights/responsibility but does not take them away. Only adoption or permanence order can removed parental rights.

Explanation

Custody (Residence orders) confers parental rights/responsibility but does not take them away. Only adoption or permanence order can removed parental rights.

4. A step Dad has no right to see stepchildren if he separates from his partner

True

False

Needs to marry or adopt

Explanation

Needs to marry or adopt

5. Surrogacy is

Legal and contracts enforceable

Legal but contracts unenforceable

Legal unless money changes hands

Illegal

Reasonable expenses are permitted

Explanation

Reasonable expenses are permitted

6. The UK is the only European country to recruit soldiers under the age of 18

True

False

Although they should not see active duty until 18. They can however perform armed guard duty, and 17yr olds have been sent to Afghanistan in error

Explanation

Although they should not see active duty until 18. They can however perform armed guard duty, and 17yr olds have been sent to Afghanistan in error

7. The minimum age for tattoos and piercings is

16

16 for piercings, 18 for tattoos

18

No minimum age for piercings

The correct answer is 16 for piercings and 18 for tattoos. This means that individuals must be at least 16 years old to get a piercing and at least 18 years old to get a tattoo. There is a distinction between the minimum age requirements for these two types of body modifications.

Explanation

The correct answer is 16 for piercings and 18 for tattoos. This means that individuals must be at least 16 years old to get a piercing and at least 18 years old to get a tattoo. There is a distinction between the minimum age requirements for these two types of body modifications.

8. The legal age for buying cigarettes is

7

12

16

No minimum age

It is illegal to sell cigarettes to an under 16, but not criminal for a child to try to buy them

Explanation

It is illegal to sell cigarettes to an under 16, but not criminal for a child to try to buy them

9. It is a criminal offence to shake a child above the age of 3yrs

True

True in Scotland, not in England

True in Scotland, not in Wales

False

Since 2019, any form of assault (child or adult) is criminal in Scotland. In England, defence of "reasonable chastisement" available.

Explanation

Since 2019, any form of assault (child or adult) is criminal in Scotland. In England, defence of "reasonable chastisement" available.

10. How many Scottish 13yr olds have been drunk at least once?

6%

19%

36%

71%

Based on the given options, the correct answer is 19%. This implies that approximately 19% of Scottish 13-year-olds have been drunk at least once. It suggests that a significant proportion of this age group in Scotland has had the experience of consuming alcohol, which could raise concerns about underage drinking and its potential consequences.

Explanation

Based on the given options, the correct answer is 19%. This implies that approximately 19% of Scottish 13-year-olds have been drunk at least once. It suggests that a significant proportion of this age group in Scotland has had the experience of consuming alcohol, which could raise concerns about underage drinking and its potential consequences.

11. Duration of video game playing is associated with physical/verbal aggression

True

False

Playing violent games or watching violent media is associated with physical/verbal aggression. Duration of video game playing is negatively associated with school performance

Explanation

Playing violent games or watching violent media is associated with physical/verbal aggression. Duration of video game playing is negatively associated with school performance

12. Happiest children are

UK

Spanish

New Zealand

Dutch

According to UNICEF survey of 38 countries around the world, based on combination of physical health statistics, mental health statistics and quality of life surveys

Explanation

According to UNICEF survey of 38 countries around the world, based on combination of physical health statistics, mental health statistics and quality of life surveys

13. Parents can override a competent 15yr old who refuses medical treatment

True

True in Scotland, not in England

True in England, not in Scotland

False

Children in Scotland presumed competent from age 12yr. In England, parents have rights over their children up to the age of 18 and court can overrule decisions felt to be going against their own best interests

Explanation

Children in Scotland presumed competent from age 12yr. In England, parents have rights over their children up to the age of 18 and court can overrule decisions felt to be going against their own best interests

14. Sperm donor is legal father

Unless HEFA licensed clinic

Unless contract signed pre-birth

Another name on birth certificate

Only if insemination through intercourse

The correct answer is "unless HEFA licensed clinic." This means that if the sperm donation is done through a clinic that is licensed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HEFA), the sperm donor is not considered the legal father. In such cases, the legal rights and responsibilities may be transferred to the intended parents or another individual. This indicates that the legal status of the sperm donor as the father depends on the circumstances and the regulations in place.

Explanation

The correct answer is "unless HEFA licensed clinic." This means that if the sperm donation is done through a clinic that is licensed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HEFA), the sperm donor is not considered the legal father. In such cases, the legal rights and responsibilities may be transferred to the intended parents or another individual. This indicates that the legal status of the sperm donor as the father depends on the circumstances and the regulations in place.

15. You cannot start medical treatment without the consent of someone with parental responsibility

True

False

You can if it is clearly in the best interests of the child eg emergency, but also if it is with the consent of someone in loco parentis, for example the gran who comes with the child instead of the parent. It is often sufficient just to inform an absent parent about the treatment decision. But if you are aware there is likely to be disagreement with one or other parent then wise to seek explicit consent from both/all.

Explanation

You can if it is clearly in the best interests of the child eg emergency, but also if it is with the consent of someone in loco parentis, for example the gran who comes with the child instead of the parent. It is often sufficient just to inform an absent parent about the treatment decision. But if you are aware there is likely to be disagreement with one or other parent then wise to seek explicit consent from both/all.