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For the Colson Center, I'm John Stonmstreet.

In a letter dated June 1st, several organizations under the leadership of the Alliance Defending Freedom,

urged every member of the U.S. Congress to pass the Family Rights and Responsibilities Act.

This bill went enshrine into law the primacy

of moms and dads in the care of their own kids. Among other things, it would recognize the following.

First, the nature of the parent-child relationship endows parents with the primary responsibility

and obligation to care for their child. Second, from these responsibilities and obligations comes the pre-political

natural right of parents to care for their children. And third, the role of parents and the raising

and rearing of their children is of inestimable value and deserving of both praise and protection

by all levels of government. Now, the organizers chose June 1st in order to mark the 100th anniversary

of a consequential Supreme Court case that clarified parental rights back in 1925. Pierce versus the

Society of Sisters unanimously recognized a parental right to school choice, affirming what should

be obvious that parents, not the state, are the final authority

for their children's well-being. Though this case was formally about education, it had strong

implications for the relationship between home and government. In his majority opinion, Justice James

McReynolds wrote this, quote, The child's not the mere creature of the state. Those who nurture him and

direct his destiny have the right, coupled with the high duty, to recognize and prepare him for

additional obligations, end quote. Now, that common sense approach to the relationship between family

and the state is now being challenged. A dangerous alliance of government agents, medical professionals, educators, self-appointed

activist, and media outlets have decided to champion the world's children by challenging the

role of parents, essentially making moms and dads temporary and optional caretakers.

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