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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Tennessee Parental Rights Bill Advances

The Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville This week, a bill in Tennessee to protect parental rights faced a highly contested…

Lawsuit Against Parental Rights in Education Act Settled

According to a press release from the office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday, March 11, a major lawsuit…

Legislative Highlights: Alabama and Illinois

Over the last few weeks, the Parental Rights Foundation has been hard at work in a handful of states that…

"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.

No Multiple Opinions Allowed – Isaiah Rider

The state of Illinois took Isaiah Rider from his mother, Michelle, because she sought multiple opinions for treating her son’s…

Social Worker Removes Children – Funkhousers

A family from Clarke County, Virginia, lost custody of their two children when a Child Services Worker – with no…

Parents Jailed Over False Abuse Claim – Bornhorst and Meade

[Photo Credit: Parenting, referencing Facebook] Imagine the terror of discovering that your 7-week daughter suddenly couldn’t move her arm. You…