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Parents, not the state, are tasked by Scripture with the primary responsibility of raising their children. And the right of parents to raise their children according to their beliefs and best judgment is one of the most cherished principles recognized by state and federal constitutions. Here are three reasons why parental rights need to be protected (with a full explanation in the video):
- Parents, not the state, have the primary responsibility to raise their children.
- State and federal constitutions have long protected these rights.
- Current protections are insufficient.
Links and talking points:
- Link to my World Opinions article about the Cox case explaining the details and including a link to the Court of Appeals opinion.
- Here is a link to the Mary and Jeremy Cox testimonial.
- A link to HB 1407, a bill currently being considered by the Indiana legislature that would protect parental rights. A number of states have passed similar legislation.
- The government should not override a fit parents’ decisions about raising their own children in order to enforce the state’s ideology.
- Parents should be free to raise their children according to their beliefs and best judgment without fear of the state taking custody of their children.
- Parents have a right to make choices about the upbringing and education of their children.
- Parents shouldn’t be left in the dark when it comes to profound decisions that involve the wellbeing of their own children.