When adults who know a child or young person think about that person’s best interests, they should:
- think about what’s best for them in their day to day lives,
- make sure they are protected and cared for.
When adults in positions of power think about children and young people’s best interests, they should:
- think about what’s best for children and young people in their day to day lives when making laws,
- make sure children and young people are protected and cared for,
- make sure that groups who protect and care for children and young people are good at what they do.
Article 3 of the UNCRC is about children and young people’s best interests.