“Children don't belong to their parents—they belong to themselves from birth”
Agree
- Autonomy is inherent regardless of age
- Parents don't own another human being
- Children's rights are constantly violated by guardians
- Parental control enables widespread systematic abuse
Disagree
- Children literally cannot survive without parental authority
- Development requires guidance not just autonomy
- Parents bear all responsibility for child outcomes
- Society delegates child welfare to family units
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