Bill of Rights For Children Whose Parents are Separated

• The right not to be asked to “choose sides” between their parents.


• The right not to be told the details of bitter or nasty legal proceedings going on between their parents

• The right not to be told “bad things” about the other parent’s personality or character.

• The right to privacy when talking to either parent on the telephone.

• The right not to be cross-examined by one parent after spending time with the other parent.

• The right not to be asked to be a messenger from one parent to the other.

• The right not to be asked by one parent to tell the other parent untruths.

• The right not to be used as a confidant regarding the legal proceedings between the parents.

• The right to express feelings, whatever those feelings may be.

• The right to choose not to express certain feelings.

• The right to be protected from parental warfare.

• The right not to be made to feel guilty for loving both parents.

Reprinted with permission from Child Find of America 1-800-292-9688