Parental rights
Parental Rights
Parental rights (/pəˈrɛntəl raɪts/) refer to the legal responsibilities and privileges that parents have in relation to their children. These rights are generally recognized and protected by laws and regulations in many jurisdictions worldwide.
Etymology
The term "parental rights" is derived from the English words "parent" and "rights". The word "parent" comes from the Latin parens, meaning "father or mother", while "rights" originates from the Old English riht, which means "just, good, fair, proper".
Definition
Parental rights encompass a wide range of responsibilities and privileges, including the right to make decisions about a child's education, health care, and religious upbringing. They also include the right to discipline the child, to provide for the child's basic needs, and to protect the child from harm.
Related Terms
- Child Custody: This refers to the legal and practical relationship between a parent and his or her child, which includes care, supervision, education, and health care.
- Visitation Rights: These are the rights of a non-custodial parent to spend time with their child.
- Parental Responsibility: This is the legal term for the bundle of rights and privileges that parents have in relation to their children.
- Guardianship: This is a legal relationship in which a person or institution is assigned by a court to take care of a child or incompetent adult.
- Adoption: This is a process whereby a person assumes the parenting of another, usually a child, from that person's biological or legal parent or parents.
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