Pass equal parenting law - by Monty Shultz Kids Have Rights Too is a grassroots organization founded on the principle that children should have equal access to fit parents. We do not suggest in any way that parents who are deemed unfit by the proper authorities should have equal access to their children. Our judicial system in Nebraska continues to remove fit parents from their children’s lives, and our objective is clear. We want a 50/50 equal parenting law introduced, passed and signed by our governor during the next legislative session. We do not condone child abuse, parental alienation, domestic violence or substance use. But far too often non-custodial parents are treated as criminals by the court. Our children become the ultimate victims of the court. Children are the victims of divorce. Unfortunately, they become pawns where time and affection are bartered and traded like commodities. In far too many cases, children of divorce are forced to live with one parent 90 percent of the time and visit the other parent 10 percent of the time. It is often difficult for children to accept that one parent essentially becomes a visitor while the other is the controller. Children who experience the judicial prejudice and gender bias in Nebraska are far more susceptible to mental health issues, substance abuse and criminal behavior. Many children served in mental health centers have only one parent actively involved in their lives. We at Kids Have Rights Too expect and demand better treatment for the children of this state. Children of fit parents do better with both parents equally involved in their lives -- even when they are not able to get along. The myth that “it’s in a child’s best interest” has to end. Equal parenting for fit parents is definitely in the best interest of children. journalstar/news/opinion/mailbag/letter-pass-equal-parenting-law/article_a0fb88c4-db68-5b95-9204-8d30956145dd.html
Posted on: Sun, 20 Oct 2013 10:15:47 +0000