A disturbing new proposal in Colorado threatens the fundamental rights of parents across the state, aligning with a troubling trend observed nationwide—government overreach into the family structure.
Coloradans are facing the possibility of House Bill 25-1312, which would classify “misgendering” or “deadnaming” one’s child as a form of “coercive control.”
Should this bill pass, parents who fail to use a child's chosen name or pronouns could potentially lose custody in divorce or custody proceedings.
This radical legislation suggests that parental authority could be subsumed by a state that would prefer to dictate how families communicate and relate to one another.
In an alarming twist, even a biological parent who chooses to address their child by their given name could find themselves facing accusations that threaten their custody rights.
While proponents of the bill frame it as protecting children's welfare, critics argue that it undermines the rights of parents to guide and nurture their children's personal development.
The potential passage of this bill is emblematic of a much larger clash between parental rights and progressive ideologies gaining traction in government.
As the Democrats push their narrative, they are neglecting the core principles of family sovereignty and the rights of parents to make knowledgeable decisions for their children’s well-being.
The concept that the government knows better than parents when it comes to child-rearing is not only misguided but poses real threats to familial bonding and the fabric of our society.
This proposal also follows a worrying pattern seen in judicial rulings, such as the recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, which allowed schools to conceal gender identity changes from parents without consent.
Such government interference raises crucial questions about the limits of state authority and its impact on personal liberties.
As this bill moves forward, it underscores a significant rift within American society—one that conservative voices must rally against wholeheartedly.
The implication that a parent’s refusal to adopt a child’s chosen gender identity can constitute abuse appears designed less to advocate for children and more to empower the state’s overreach.
As this debate unfolds in Colorado and potentially beyond, one thing is clear: the battle for parental rights is gaining momentum, and the stakes have never been higher.
If we do not stand firm against these encroachments, the precedent set may echo through generations, altering the landscape of familial authority as we know it.
Sources:
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