Społeczno-prawna sytuacja dziecka w Polsce w XXI w. – formy dyskryminacji małoletnich i sposoby rozwiązywania konfliktów z ich udziałem

The Socio-legal Situation of Children in Poland in the 21st Century. Discrimination of Minors and Methods of Resolving Conflicts Involving them The issue of protection of rights of minors became of interest to both doctrines and practitioners already in the 1900s. The purpose of the article is to offer a socio-legal analysis of the situation of children in Poland in the 21st century. This subject seems to be particularly topical given the fact that aging society has increasing appreciation for its national treasure young children are seeking to ensure the best living conditions possible. Because of the significance of correct child development and the special need to protect the rights of minors, one should look at their actual situation, including during pending court proceedings, divorce cases and peer conflicts, which have a major impact on children’s psychological development and perception of their function in society.