It's Not Fair

A radical yet practical manifesto on why it's time to rethink our treatment of children and their place in society.

In It's Not Fair, author and educator Eloise Rickman argues that we need to urgently rethink how we raise, educate, and treat children, and that the discrimination they face is a political and social justice issue that has been ignored for too long. Upholding children's rights is crucial if we want a better world for us all - a future that could be within our grasp.

Rickman demonstrates the ways in which children are ignored, repressed, or actively harmed in many aspects of our society, including smacking and public shaming, a school system that disadvantages children, and the governmental failure to confront air pollution. Children are not passive victims though, and It's Not Fair highlights examples of children's resistance, from staging climate protests to 'bad behaviour'.

Drawing on sociology, philosophy, children's rights, and educational theory, It's Not Fair is at once a rousing call-to-arms and a hopeful book, featuring practical solutions and the voices of people who are working towards them. From educators creating schools where children are free to be themselves to the political campaigners advocating for children's right to vote, Rickman shows that the positive changes we need are closer than we think.


'There's plenty to learn about and be inspired by in this impressive book. Read it, absorb it, share it, and then get busy making change!'
-carla joy bergman, editor of Trust Kids and co-author of Joyful Militancy

'Groundbreaking ... It's Not Fair is an important and illuminating book about the injustices faced by children from adults, and how we can do better. It should be read by everyone who cares about creating a fairer world, whether or not they have children in their lives.'
-Professor Susan Golombok, Centre for Family Research at the University of Cambridge and author of We Are Family


Praise for Extraordinary Parenting-
'An inspiring, creative and helpful book for parents. It's reminded me that there are simple tweaks we can make to our daily family lives to boost energy and morale.'
-Annie Ridout, author of The Freelance Mum