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The Treatment of Minors Under the Law.

Our Daughters' Decisions: The Conflict in State Law on Abortion and Other Issues

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Under common law, children were originally viewed as the property of their parents, having few, if any, independent rights. (6) Over time, the law evolved, and it now views the parent-child relationship as a relationship based on reciprocal rights and responsibilities. Parents are generally responsible for their child's financial support, health, education and upbringing. In return, they are vested with the custody and control of their child, including the right to make decisions for the child that will help shape his or her values. (7) In general, parents are legally responsible for their child until the child reaches the age of ...

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