Question By: Parental responsibility means the legal rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority a parent has for a child and the child’s property. A person who has parental responsibility for a child has the right to make decisions about their care and upbringing. Important decisions in a child’s life must be agreed with anyone else who has parental responsibility.
The following are examples of important decisions in a child’s life that should have the agreement of everyone with parental responsibility:
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Where a child lives.
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Whether or not a child has medical treatment.
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How and where a child is educated.
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Which, if any, religion a child follows.
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Deciding a child’s name and registering their birth.
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Giving consent for a child to leave the country, whether for a holiday or permanently.
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