ROTHENBURGER: Pronouns and the eternal debate over parents’ vs. kids’ rights
PARENTAL RIGHTS are always controversial and they’re really up for debate right now. It revolves around whether students should be able to change their gender pronouns and what, if any, role parents should have in it.
Saskatchewan and New Brunswick have adopted new policies for schools, requiring parental consent for students wanting to change their preferred pronouns.
In Canada, by law, parents have the right to make all decisions necessary for their children’s well-being, such as health care and where they live, where they’re schooled and matters of religion.