article_snippet: not ‘rely solely on the assurances of parents or guardians, particularly where vested interests may be involved,’ it said.
article_snippet: However, the ability of participants to weigh up the potential consequences of participation can vary widely.
article_snippet: Children and young people differ in Children and young people vulnerabilities and resilience; Children and young people age, gender, physical and mental capacity, Children and young people maturity, Children and young people cultural, ethnic and religious background and Children and young people previous life experiences can all affect how their cultural, ethnic and religious background and their previous life experiences might respond to specific circumstances and nature of performance.