10. Responsibility of the Child a. The parents, the family and the community (article 31) 458.Malagasy culture and wisdom shall ensure that Malagasy children act towards the cohesion of the family, for respect to parents, persons in authority over them as well as seniors, in all circumstances. If necessary, children can assist or help them, based on to their ability. 459. In rural areas, children participate in community work such as cleaning services in their village or fokontany. 460.Following the cyclone or the invasion of locusts, as a way of solidarity, children together with adults were involved in the work of cleaning or fighting against locusts. 461.From their young age, children are taught to respect ancestral wisdom called "Fihavanana". Fihavanana is based on the principle of tolerance, the rule of preserving harmonious relationship; and in case of conflict, use reconciliation through dialogue or the intervention of a third party mediator who is usually chosen among the village dignitaries. 70