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care

in relation to a child, includes, where appropriate-

a) within available means, providing the child with-
i) a suitable place to live;
ii) living conditions that are conducive to the child’s health, well-being and development; and
iii) the necessary financial support;
b) safeguarding and promoting the well-being of the child;
c) protecting the child from maltreatment, abuse, neglect, degradation, discrimination, exploitation and any other physical, emotional or moral harm or hazards;
d) respecting, protecting, promoting and securing the fulfilment of, and guarding against any infingement of the child’s rights set out in the Bill of Rights and the principles set out in Chapter 2 of this Act;
e) guiding, directing and securing the child’s education and upbringing, including religious and cultural education and upbringing, in a manner appropriate to the child’s age, maturity and stage of development;
f) guiding, advising and assisting the child in decisions to be taken by the child in a manner appropriate to the child’s age, maturity and stage of development;
g) guiding the behaviour of the child in a humane manner;
h) maintaining a sound relationship with the child;
i) accommodating any special needs that the child may have; and
j) generally, ensuring that the best interests of the child is the paramount concern in all matters affecting the child;