> the principle of states interfering in ordinary parental decisions is surely to be condemned. Why? Children are humans and humans have rights and it's import

> the principle of states interfering in ordinary parental decisions is surely to be condemned. Why? Children are humans and humans have rights and it's important that the rights of the child are upheld and these rights will sometimes be in conflict with what a parent wants to do. Children are not property of their parent. From UNCRC article 3: > In all actions concerning children, whether undertaken by public or private social welfare institutions,courts of law, administrative authorities or legislative bodies, the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration.