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 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 🤬