Duty to maintain a child

(1) It shall be the duty of a parent, guardian or any person, with custody of a child to maintain that child, and in particular that duty gives a child the right to, (a) education and counselling; (b) immunization; 13 (c) balanced diet; (d) clothing; (e) shelter; and (f) medical attention. (2) It shall be the duty of any person having custody of a child to use his best efforts to protect the child from discrimination, violence, abuse and neglect.