CUSTOMARY LAW IN NIGERIA AND PARENTAL PERCEPTION OF RIGHT OF THE CHILD

The present study examined parental perception towards the childrens rights in Nigeria based on perceived customary law. studys main objective was to ascertain influence of belief law and gender a childs right. A total one hundred sixty participants comprising males females between ages 40 65 were randomly selected from rural communities Benue State for study. self-developed instrument used measure level laws Multiple linear regression performed data. result revealed statistically significant predictive association rights. Similarly, showed that as factor predicts Conclusions recommendations are discussed. Keywords: Customary Law, Perception, Belief Gender.