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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 children, 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 undermine the child’s
access to the other parent, by suggesting tempting alternatives
or by threatening 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.
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