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Children's
Bill of Rights
Developed
by Nina Chen, Ph.D. |
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The right to be free from parental conflict.
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The right to love both parents.
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The right to be loved and supported
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The right to spend time with each parent.
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The right to avoid being caught in the middle.
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The right to know that they didn't cause the parental conflict.
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The right to be treated as a human being and not as a possession.
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The right to ask questions.
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The right to be free from making visitation decisions.
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The right to be free from taking on parental responsibilities.
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The right to enjoy being with both parents.
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The right to contact both parents.
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The right to express their feelings and thoughts.
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The right to have pictures of the past.
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The right to expect their parents will keep their commitments for time
sharing.
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The right to the best financial support by both parents.
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The right to be free from questions about the other parent's personal
life.
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The right to develop or maintain a relationship with each parent.
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The right to be a child.
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The right to be in a safe environment.
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The right to have a relationship with all grandparents and relatives.
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The right to be free from choosing one parent over the other.