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The Parental Rights Paradox

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United States
Started March 24, 2026

Two weeks ago, the U.S. Supreme Court intervened in Mirabelli v. Bonta, restoring a lower-court injunction that blocks California from enforcing policies requiring school employees to conceal a child’s. The post The Parental Rights Paradox appeared first on First Things

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The Parental Rights Paradox

First Things (United States) | Mar 23, 2026

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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 24, 2026
Laws that require schools to keep secrets from parents violate fundamental rights and set a dangerous precedent for state intervention.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 24, 2026
Parents should have the ultimate authority over their children's upbringing, including decisions about their education and personal information.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 24, 2026
Concealing a child's information from parents undermines family trust and can lead to harmful outcomes for the child.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 24, 2026
The balance between parental rights and children's autonomy is crucial; both perspectives must be considered in educational policy.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Mar 24, 2026
There are valid reasons for confidentiality in sensitive matters, and parents should not always be privy to every aspect of their child's life.
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