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Children’s Bill of Rights |
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The right not to be asked to “choose sides” between
their parents. The right not to be told the details of bitter or
nasty legal proceedings going on between their parents. The right not to be told “bad things” about the
other parent’s personality or character. The right to privacy when talking to either parent
on the telephone. The right not to be cross-examined by one parent
after spending time with the other parent. The right not to be asked to be a messenger from one
parent to the other. The right not to be asked by one parent to tell the
other parent untruths. The right not to be used as a confidant regarding
the legal proceedings between the parties. The right to express feelings, whatever those
feelings might be. The right to choose not to express certain feelings. The right to be protected from parental warfare. The right not to be made to feel guilty for loving
both parents. |