The Obama administration is trying to revive efforts to have the U.S. ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). CRC treats children like adults by giving them the same rights as adults.
Thomas Jacobson, United Nations analyst for Focus on the Family, says CRC undermines the responsibility of parents. It could prevent parents from disciplining their kids, and from giving them moral and spiritual guidance.
"Essentially, the Convention and Rights of the Child removes the ability of parents to protect their own children," Jacobson said.
The CRC also requires governments to help raise children. The U.S. signed on to the treaty back in 1995, but never ratified it.
— Nima Reza
