Bill of Rights for Children of Divorce
- The right to be treated as important human beings, with unique feelings, ideas, desires and not as a source of argument between parents.
- The right to a continuing relationship with both parents and the freedom to receive love from and express love for both.
- The right to express love and affection for each parent without having to stifle that love because of fear and disapproval by the other parent.
- The right to know that their parents’ decision to divorce is not their responsibility; and to know how the parents will share time with the child, and where the child will live.
- The right to continuing care and guidance from both parents.
- The right to obtain honest answers to questions about the changing family relationships.
- The right to know and appreciate what is good in each parent without one parent degrading the other.
- The right to have a relaxed, secure relationship with both parents without being placed in a position to manipulate one parent against the other.
- The right to have the custodial parent not under mine the child’s access to the other parent, by suggesting tempting alternatives or by threaten ing to withhold access as a punishment for the child’s wrongdoing.
- The right to be able to experience regular and consistent access and the right to know the reason for a cancelled commitment.