A story in New York magazine headlined “Children Are Not Property” explains that children as chattel is “the idea that underlies the right-wing campaign for ‘parents’ rights.’”
At most, parents see their children for a few hours a day. The rest of the time, they are wards of the public schools, social media and a culture that, like The Borg, tells us that resistance is futile. Families provide the food, shelter and other necessities that allow children to grow up. Progressives believe that’s where their involvement should end. Parents passing on their values is a conspiracy to violate children’s natural autonomy.
Parents are seen as stewards. Regarding the commandments, Deuteronomy instructs fathers, “You shall teach them diligently to your children” — another reason why progressives hate biblical religion.