Parental

Tennessee Steps Up: New Law Enhances Parental Control Over Kids’ Social Media Usage to Boost Mental Health

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As the new year approaches, Tennessee is set to implement a groundbreaking law aimed at enhancing the safety and mental well-being of minors on social media. Officially titled the ‘Protecting Children from Social Media Act,’ the legislation is part of a broader movement in various states to shelter young individuals from the potentially harmful effects of unchecked digital content and to empower parents with greater oversight of their children’s online activity. The law, coming into effect on January 1, 2025, mandates that social media companies verify the age of anyone wishing to create a new … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana’s Mandate to Display Ten Commandments in Public Schools Amidst Parental Lawsuit

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Baton Rouge, LA — A temporary halt on a controversial Louisiana mandate that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom has been ordered by a federal judge. This decision follows a lawsuit from a group of parents citing violation of First Amendment rights, with backing from civil liberties organizations. The plan, which would have seen the religious texts installed by January 1, was challenged by parents representing diverse religious backgrounds including Jewish, Christian, Unitarian Universalist, and nonreligious. They argued that the mandate pressures students into a religious alignment with … Read more

Controversial Parental Rights Rally Supports New Alberta Transgender Youth Laws

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EDMONTON, Canada — Amid brisk northern temperatures, a vocal contingent gathered at the Alberta Legislature this Saturday to endorse a series of controversial laws impacting transgender youth, an event underscoring the polarized opinions surrounding this issue. The rally was organized by Parents and Kids Together, a group advocating for stringent parental involvement in decisions relating to transgender youth’s medical care and participation in sports. Approximately 200 attendees from various parts of Alberta, including Edmonton, Calgary, and Lethbridge, convened to listen to speakers discuss the implications of newly implemented laws affecting the LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender … Read more

Maine Mother Battles for Legal Reform After Court Allows Convicted Abuser Parental Rights

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AUGUSTA, Maine — Bonnie Dennison has been grappling with a judicial decision that, more than a decade after her son was nearly killed by his father, allows the man supervised visits and written correspondence with the child. This ruling has reignited concerns about Maine’s child protection laws, particularly those related to the rights of parents convicted of abuse. The ruling from the Maine Supreme Judicial Court came after Allen-Michael St. Claire, the father, was allowed to start reconnecting with his son, despite his prior conviction for assaulting the boy when he was just an infant. … Read more