The Children’s Bill of Rights
1. The right not to be asked to “choose sides” between the parents.
2. The right not to be told the details of fights or legal proceedings between the
parents.
3. The right not to be told “bad things” about the other parent’s personality or
character.
4. The right to privacy when communicating with either parent.
5. The right not to be cross-examined by one parent after spending time with the other
parent.
6. The right not to be a messenger from one parent to the other.
7. The right not to be asked by one parent to tell the other parent untruths or to
withhold information from the other parent.
8. The right not to be used as a confidant regarding the difficult issues or legal
proceedings between the parents.
9. The right to express feelings, whatever those feelings may be, and the right to
choose not to express certain feelings.
10. The right not to be made to feel guilty for loving both parents.