If you see "parental rights" or "parents' rights" in the context of the autonomy and medical and social welfare of a child within the federal jurisdiction of Canada, it may interest you to note that that concept is fairly antithetical to the established legal approach (as imperfect as it often is). According to practice here — as far as I understand it, based on conversations with lawyers and social workers — the welfare of the child comes first and foremost, and the concept of parental rights is not really a thing, but in the eyes of the courts and the law should be framed rather as parental responsibility. Parents don't have the right to do whatever they want with their children. Parents have the responsibility to the welfare and wellbeing of their children.

"Parents rights" is a gender critical, queerphobic, and ableist dogwhistle. Be on guard when you see it.

@gersande Not in Canada, but here in the US parental rights can deny children necessary medical care, that results in their death(!!!) and can get off scott free under the pretense of 'parental rights'/'religious freedom.' (As, this is most often the case with Christian Scientists & Jehovah Witnesses).

Children deserve autonomy.

@venusianvixen @gersande This is also how you can tell they don't really believe fetuses are people or that abortion is murder. If they really thought a fetus was a person, they'd support "parents' rights" to abort fetuses.

@183231bcb @gersande I was so scared, this got flagged for Right-Wing Bullshit.

But, that is the funny thing. They'd likely support the Christian Scientist/JW mother utilizing her right to her religious freedoms, and not condemn her for the loss of the life.

Christians & Republicans are very, very pro-death.

@venusianvixen @gersande It wasn't "flagged:" When you make a post on Mastodon (and most other Fediverse servers) you can choose to apply a content warning. I used a CW for "right-wing BS" for the benefit of my followers who might not want to be reminded of attacks on their reproductive rights.

Also, welcome to Mastodon!

@venusianvixen @gersande this is exactly it. I’m in Florida and my youngest is gender nonconforming (they’re still figuring out exactly what). I’ve been railing against that parental rights bill since before it was passed.

Another hint it’s RW BS is that Moms for Liberty were heavily supportive. 🤢

@kataklysm @gersande Mom's for Liberty is one of those like "Freedom" organizations where liberty doesn't actually mean liberty, but instead is a buzzword to attract flies (i mean, fascists) to their shit.
@venusianvixen @gersande exactly, with a heavy focus on anti lgbtq rhetoric, especially anti trans. Those bitches are active in my city and I’m just 🤬