We
the children of the divorcing parents, in order to
form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure
domestic tranquility, provide for the common
defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the
blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity,
do ordain and establish these Bill Of Rights for all
children.
The right not to
be asked to "choose sides" or be put
in a situation where I would have to take sides
between my parents.
The right to be
treated as a person and not as a pawn,
possession or a negotiating chip.
The right to
freely and privately communicate with both
parents.
The right not to
be asked questions by one parent about the
other.
The right not to
be a messenger.
The right to
express my feelings.
The right to
adequate visitation with the non-custodial
parent which will best serve my needs and
wishes.
The right to love
and have a relationship with both parents
without being made to feel guilty.
The right not to
hear either parent say anything bad about the
other.
The right to the
same educational opportunities and economic
support that I would have had if my parents did
not divorce.
The right to have
what is in my best interest protected at all
times.
The right to
maintain my status as a child and not to take on
adult responsibilities for the sake of the
parent's well being.
The right to
request my parents seek appropriate emotional
and social support when needed.
The right to
expect consistent parenting at a time when
little in my life seems constant or secure.
The right to
expect healthy relationship modeling, despite
the recent events.
The right to
expect the utmost support when taking the time
and steps needed to secure a healthy adjustment
to the current situation.
