(1) Marriage is the basis of the family, which is the foundation of society. Its protection is a legal duty of the State.
(2) Mother and child care is a legal duty of the State.
(3) Every child has the right to care from their parents, including education and instruction. In instances where this care is not available from the family, it must be provided by others. This right applies to street children and children of unknown parents, the rights of whom the state has a particular duty to fulfill and protect.
(4) Adults have a duty to support their parents if the parents are unable to care for themselves.
(5) A marriage shall not be legal without the free consent of both the man and the woman, or if either party has not reached the age of maturity.