Children's Right to Live in a Family: Protecting the Foundation of Growth and Development

From the moment a child is born, the family serves as the primary context in whichthey learn about the world, develop emotionally, and form their identity. The right of everychild to live in a family is not just a social ideal—it is recognized internationally as afundamental human right. This article examines the importance of family in children’s lives,outlines the international legal frameworks that safeguard this right, discusses contemporarychallenges, and suggests policy measures to strengthen family unity.