Should children have the right to divorce their parents?
600838
no, they are children and they don't have that right.. they cant vote,drink beer, serve in the military, or drive... so why should they have the right to divorce their parents? if they got that right they would play the parents against each other and create a very hostile environment for the whole family....if the child is abused then they should contact social services....
758689
No-one should disown their own children no matter what. A child grows up into adulthood reflecting the values that we as parents teach them. Just because we dont agree with what they do doesnt give us the right to outcast them - we dont own them.  The only exception would be if your child turned out to be a peaodophile - I couldnt accept that xx
512205
I have been through a divorce for this reason. I think if you have children and fight in front of them all the time, its best to go seperate ways so they dont have to suffer.
272144
I feel the only good reason for a divorce is for the welfare of the children.  Too many people stay together FOR the kids and they r the ones who suffer.  Sooooo divorce FOR the childrens sake!
183250
i think those kinda people that have children are just being selfish and are thinking about themselves..i mean think about the children?..i wouldn't wanna have a mom and see her go through mentally illness..or a dad who is in a wheelchair..think a bout it...so my answer is no..give the kids a home where they have a mom who can bake cookies for them and a dad who can go out back and play baseball with them.\n...so no, i do not believe that "everyone" had the right to have children
124540
My view is this: If two people want to be married, fine go ahead and it doesn't matter if they are gays or not! But also they should know if they get divorced or have kids they should have the same rights as everyone else! Not because they gay or straight they should be able to take the responsibilities of what they law says it's accordance to the law!
1054774
teachers role is as teacher, I never thought it took a village to raise my child, I parent my children, the teacher parents her children only...good grief everybody, thats right, hand over your parental rights and let the teacher give your kids their values, why did you have kids anyway? The only time they can take over the parents role is when the parent lets them.
568128
It's obviously hard on everyone involved, but it can really be more tramatic for children, expecially since there are so many things going on that they don't fully understand.  Their world is being turned upside-down; if there is split custody, their schools, homes, and pretty much everything else in their life is going to be dramatically changed.  They often blame themselves for mommy or daddy leaving, and they feel conflicted about loyalties towards parents (mom hates dad, but I love dad, so is mom going to hate me?). And the stress that the parents are experiencing can also affect the way they treat their children.  However, you have to weigh the pros and cons of a divorce: Raising children in a hurtful/distructive/abusive marriage v.s. putting them through a divorce.  Sometimes, a divorce is the best option for a family, as everyone will be better off in the end.
1131182
I agree but parents don't think about what they are doing in those terms.  Most claim to only want what is best for the children,  as they sit on their independent high horses claiming the "best" to be their selves.  It's turned into a "how can I get back at or hurt my ex",  the children's needs are rarely considered.  You are also correct that most often, it does seem to be the mother's doing this.  It actually makes me ashamed to be a female at times.  Women are often very bitter and vengeful when they have been hurt but feel they are "right" in their behavior because they have been "wronged".  It all boils down to little more than the fact that mommy and daddy forget how to behave like adults,  therefore their children suffer.
783993
Obviously things weren't as perfect as you thought they were.  Your parent's divorce is between THEM.  Not you and them.  They have things they have to straighten out and you have nothing to do with the divorce itself.  When they get to the child custody/support phase then you will be able to have your say.  You don't get to make the choices concerning  your parent's marriage though.
802287
No. Children should go to secular schools. Sunday school should be at the discretion of the parent. The state should favor not one religion over any other, and perhaps frown on religion itself if one of the parents is not religious.\n\nIn cases of divorce, the court should choose whoever the best parent is objectively, without preference to gender, religion, or any other discriminatory category.
142111
They can give up parental rights.
71910
I guess it really depends on the situation. My parents were separated for about a year, give or take, until they finalized their divorce
563012
I believe that parents should be held responsible to a certain extent, but, you can preach and preach to your kids about what's right and wrong and they still may not listen. I firmly believe that you CANNOT hide everything from your kids. Society has a very big part in shaping idea's into a child's mind. The child should be held criminally responsible to the extent of the law, unless the parent forced or helped the child do the act, then both should be held responsible.
932521
i think it puts the responsibility of the marriage on the parents, for they (and the matchmaker) are making the decision.  it is probably one of the parents that has more of a say in the decision than the other.  also the "other" parents or the matchmaker influence the decision heavily.  \n \nthe marriage in these cases is also going to based on financial and social considerations as opposed to "love", with the assumption that "love" and / or (at least) "attachment" will follow with time.    \n\nas far as i am concerned, i think that parents or older people may have better insight into what a young person needs, sometimes more than the young persons know.  the chance of happiness and a good life may be good.  \n\nbut the final decision of marrying is based on the young person with minimal contact.  \n\nconsidering that marriage is fairly weak in the west and divorce is rampant.  i dont think that people can judge an arranged marriage as worse.  \n\nmy friend left asia and went to the west because she was afraid of an arranged marriage.  her father was very old fashioned and stubborn, and she was afraid of his decision making because her religious views were different than her father. \nshe felt that she needed a say in the decision. \n\nbest of luck to you!
1019814
That is really up to the parents and how they handle the divorce to a large degree.  First off you have to realize every child is unique and sees things differently so you have to treat each of your kids differently and not assume that one method works for everyone.  Mostly though the kids react based upon how their parents react and how they perceive the divorce.  If things go smooth and there is a good relationship between the parents that helps a lot.  It is also important for both parents to communicate openly with the kids about what is going on and why.  This is one of those instances where you need to not talk down to your kids but treat them almost as adults.  You have to communicate clearly and also take time to listen to them and how they see things and how they feel.
767424
That is just an excuse.  A good parent will see thier children regardless of the reasons for the divorce.  It is just an excuse to not be responsible, which way to many parents do!  I wouldnt care if i got yelled at, called names or anything my kids are first and i would put up with whatever i had to in order to be with them!