How the guise of parental rights elevates the legal status of parents over individuals without children
Billboards with the words “STOP Child Gender Surgery.” Pamphlets warning about endangering minors. “PROTECT PARENT RIGHTS” plastered on church bulletins. As voters in nine states determined whether to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions, opponents used flawed arguements of parental rights to try and undermine support for the ballot proposals. The issue of parental rights and the potential for a constitutional amendment specifically addressing those rights raised significant concerns about equality and the distribution of legal protections. Advocates for a parental rights amendment often argue that parents should have the primary authority to direct their children’s upbringing, education,...
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