Locke And The Rights Of Children

Locke and the Rights of Children Locke and the Rights of Children Locke firmly denies Filmers theory that it is morally tolerable for p bents to treat their children just they please: They who allege the Practice of Mankind, for exposing or selling their Children, as a Proof of their Power over them, are with Sir Rob. gifted Arguers, and cannot but recommend their Opinion by founding it on the most shameful Action, and most unnatural Murder, humane genius is capable of. (First Treatise, sec.

56) Rather, Locke argues that children have the same moral rights as any other person, though the childs inadequate mental faculties make it permissible for his parents to rule over him to a limited degree. Thus we are born Free, as we are born Rational; not that we have actually the Exercise of either: Age that brings one, brings with it the other too. (Second Treatise, sec.61) On top of this, he affirms a postive, non-contractual duty of parents to pop the question for their offs...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay

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