A court action in the 1980s sought assurance that children under the age of consent would not be prescribed contraception or granted an abortion without the knowledge and consent of their parents. The Law Lords ruled against parents. The case provoked unprecedented debate on the responsibilities and rights of parents. Who Cares for Children? argues that the significance of the case lay in the relationship revealed between families and government. Who is responsible for the upbringing of children: their parents, or the state?
Who cares for children?
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WHO CARES FOR CHILDREN?by Valerie Riches1989 32pp Offer Price: £1.50 (originally £2.00),
