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Parental rights often impede child welfare advocacy, as professionals feel bound by the belief in parental control. This abstract argues for abandoning parental rights in favor of children

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Family Law
  • Ethics

Background:

  • Mental health professionals face ethical dilemmas when advocating for children's interests.
  • Existing legal frameworks prioritize parental rights over children's well-being, even with suboptimal parenting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To challenge the legal doctrine of parental rights.
  • To advocate for a legal framework centered on children's rights regarding their upbringing.

Main Methods:

  • Ethical analysis of parental rights doctrine.
  • Legal principle examination.
  • Argumentation for child-centered legal reform.

Main Results:

  • The belief in absolute parental control is morally questionable.

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  • The legal doctrine of parental rights is inconsistent with established legal principles.

    • Conclusions:

    • Parental rights doctrine should be abandoned.
    • Children should possess sole legal rights concerning their upbringing.
    • Legal standards for parenting must be significantly elevated to ensure child welfare.