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This research was performed with the purpose of comparative investigation of perceptions which are related to child rights of the prospective primary school teachers' and pre-school teachers'. The research was designed properly to qualitative research approach. This research was performed with 80 the prospective primary school teachers and pre-school teachers. In determining of the research group, criterion sampling technique was used. In the process of obtaining research data, survey form and semi-structured interview form which is designed for focus group discussions were used. The research data were analyzed with content analysis method. As a result of the research, it was determined that the prospective primary school teachers and pre-school teachers have similar perceptions related to child rights. However, it was determined that the perceptions which are related to child rights of the prospective primary school teachers are more comprehensive than perceptions of the prospective pre-school teachers related to child rights. Morever, it was determined that the both prospective teacher groups have not adequate awareness and consciousness about child rights.

This study was carried out with the goal of investigation of perceptions and views which are related to children's rights of forth grade primary school students. The research was designed properly to qualitative research approach. This research was made with 156 4th grade students. In determining of the research group, criterion sampling technique was used. In the process of getting research data, survey form, written documents and semi-structured interview form were used. The research data were analyzed with content analysis method. As a result of research, it was determined that children indicated that they have some rights such as have adequate nutrition, be respected by everyone, play games, feel being loved and attract attention, have fun and get qualified education. On the other hand, some rights such as make decisions and choices independently on issues related to self, live, shelter, protect themselves from all kinds of danger and get information are expressed by participants more less than other rights. In addition to this, it was determined that some responsibilities are perceived as rights by children. Consequently, it was determined that the children have not adequate awareness about own rights. Depending on the research results it was suggested that awareness and perceptions of students related to own rights should improved with qualified and entertaining children's rights education.