Children's Bill of Rights

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