To Whom Do Children Belong?: Parental Rights, Civic Education, and Children's Autonomy
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| Anteprima |
Most
people believe that parents have rights to direct their children's
education and upbringing. But why? What grounds those rights? How broad
is their scope? Can we defend parental rights against those who believe
we need more extensive state educational control to protect children's
autonomy or prepare them for citizenship in a diverse society? Amid
heated debates over issues like sexual education, diversity education
and vouchers, Moschella cuts to the heart of the matter, explaining why
education is primarily the responsibility of parents, not the state.
Rigorously argued yet broadly accessible, the book offers a principled
case for expanding school choice and granting exemptions when
educational programs or regulations threaten parents' ability to raise
their children in line with their values. Philosophical argument is
complemented with psychological and social scientific research showing
that robust parental rights' protections are crucial for the well-being
of parents, children and society as a whole.
