Moran Sponsors Legislation to Protect Parents' Rights

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Congressman Jerry Moran sponsored legislation that would protect the rights of parents. Under H.J. Res. 97, the Parental Rights Amendment, the rights of parents regarding the upbringing and education of their children without infringement from the government is confirmed.

"Parents should have the authority to make decisions best suited for their children," Moran said. "The government should not have the power to make judgment calls about whether children should be home schooled or enrolled in public schools - that decision belongs to their parents. This legislation will ensure that parents continue to have the authority to make decisions for the best interest of their children."

The legislation has been introduced as the United Nation's prepares to ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Convention established a Committee on the Rights of the Child, an 18-member panel in Geneva composed of "persons of high moral character" to review the rights of children in nations that are a part of the convention.

"The United Nations threatens to interfere with the ability of parents to raise their children as they see fit," Moran said. "I support this legislation to rightfully retain this responsibility with parents."

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