The objectives of the Youth Parliament program are to help students develop:
• Leadership skills: Students can learn leadership qualities through the program.
• Civic awareness: Students can learn about the problems facing their society and country.
• Understanding of democratic principles: Students can learn how to participate in parliamentary-style debates and decision-making processes.
• Insights into governance and policy issues: Students can gain insights into how parliament works.
• Respect and tolerance for others’ viewpoints: Students can learn to respect the views of others and to understand that respect for rules is essential for effective discussion.
• Group behavior: Students can learn how to behave in a group.
• Group discussion techniques: Students can learn how to participate in group discussions and how to arrive at a decision after a group discussion.