I
have a right to be happy, and to be treated with kindness in this room;
This means that no one will
laugh at me,
ignore me, or
hurt my feelings.
I
have a right to be myself in this room;
This means that no one will
treat me unfairly because I am
fat or thin,
fast or slow,
boy or girl.
I
have a right to be safe in this room;
This means that no one will
hit me,
kick me,
push me, or
pinch me.
I
have a right to hear and to be heard in this room;
this means that no one will
yell, scream, or shout,
and my opinions and desires will be
considered in any plans we make.
I
have a right to learn about myself in this room;
This means that I will be
free to express my feelings and opinions
without being interrupted or punished.