parental rights

Paedophiles could be stripped of parental rights under new law

Paedophiles could be stripped of parental rights under new law. When I first heard about this proposed law in Wales, my initial reaction was one of disbelief. How is it possible that convicted paedophiles still have parental rights in the first place? It seems like a no-brainer to me that someone who has committed such heinous acts should not be allowed to have any involvement in raising a child, let alone have parental rights protected by law.

The fact that this proposal is specifically targeted towards convicted paedophiles, and not just anyone with paedophilic tendencies, adds an important layer of nuance.… Continue reading

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts

As a resident of Florida, the recent bill signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, banning children under 14 from having social media accounts, has sparked a myriad of thoughts and reactions within me. The idea of restricting young children’s access to social media is not entirely unfounded, as the digital landscape can be a dangerous place for impressionable minds. However, the execution and enforcement of such a law raise several concerns and questions.

The practicality of enforcing this ban seems dubious, to say the least. With the prevalence of VPNs and various digital tools that can easily circumvent age verification processes, it begs the question of how effective this law will be in practice.… Continue reading