Parental Rights News

There is a growing contest between government and families regarding who should be the primary decision maker for children. Scroll below for news items, and subscribe to our newsletters for updates, as we continue to monitor the news and share key stories and research.

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Homeschooling Policy and Parental Rights, with Will Estrada

In this episode, Will Estrada, Esq., Senior Counsel at the Home School Legal Defense Association, joins us to discuss recent…

Minnesota Alert: Bill Would Eliminate MMR Vaccine Exemptions

A bill in Minnesota is advancing that would significantly limit parental authority over medical decisions for children. We need your…

Parental Rights in the States: Key Bills to Watch

Across the country, state legislatures are actively considering bills that affect parental rights. Below is a quick overview of a…

"Quick Takes" on Parental Rights News

Thanks to the partnership of concerned parents like you, we are able to monitor the news for issues that could affect parental rights. Here are some "quick takes" on news items. Please also see our news sections arranged by category: medical child abuse, disabilities, and child abuse prevention.

Alfie Evans

Alfie Evans: A Judge, Not Parents, Decides a Baby’s Fate

Picture from #ALFIESARMY Twitter page Earlier this year, the world watched as baby Alfie Evans’ fate was decided, not by…

Charlie Guard: Do Parents or Judges Decide?

The United Kingdom’s highest court has determined it was in Charlie Gard’s “best interest” for his parents to give up…

Medical Child Abuse: Sean’s Story

Gary and Nancy took their nine-month-old son, Sean, into his “regular pediatrician’s office” (p. 25) because he seemed to be…