Sentences with phrase «making decisions for their children rather»

We try to encourage couples to be in control of making decisions for their children rather than leaving the decisions up to a judge.

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In many situations, court decisions are made on the basis of what is» «fair and equitable» to each parent rather than what is best for the child.

Jacobowitz, who wrote the resolution, said «this is not a matter of politics or even a policy debate; rather, this is a matter of basic government function, an informed decision - making process for our communities, and the right of our children to a sound basic education.»

«For example,» suggested Dr. Choshen - Hillel, «We recommend that parents and educators encourage children, especially those who are seven years old or older, to make resource allocation decisions by themselves, rather than have the adults make these decisions.

For instance, rather than having the parent decide on who should get the bigger cookie, the children should be asked to make this decision by themselves.

However, prior to engaging the 1decision programme, we were working with dated PSHE field materials which told children what to think rather than providing the space for them to make their own decisions.

Rather than passively wait for history to take its course, or to succumb before the inevitable shifts that come ahead, we want to inspire educators and the society in full to make active decisions and take whatever roads we need so as to guarantee that every child in the world has the opportunity to thrive.

«Decisions on the amount of time with teachers, in class and at school should always be made based on the potential educational benefit for children, rather than on how much money can be saved.»

Rather, it's about parents making personal decisions for their children.

Through his role as Chief Executive Officer of New Schools for Chicago, Daniel Anello is creating a platform for parents and students to make school quality so resonant that decision - makers are compelled to support education policy that prioritizes the interests of children rather than the adults.

In JGE v The Trustees of the Portsmouth Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust [2012] EWCA Civ 938, the Court of Appeal upheld a first instance decision making the Catholic Church (or rather its constituent dioceses and orders) vicariously liable for its priests who commit child abuse.

In an early childhood service it may seem simpler and quicker for educators rather than children, to make many of the day - to - day decisions.

is a warning of what the consequence will be if the child does not obey you, rather than an opportunity for the child to make a decision.

In an early childhood service it may seem simpler and quicker for staff, rather than children, to make many of the day - to - day decisions.

Fact: «Most men who fight for custody or access do not want a larger role in the day - to - day caregiving, but rather a larger role in decision - making related to their children and ex-spouses» lives.

These issues may endure for some time after the divorce and continue to be a contributing factor in poor decision - making abilities, problems in behavior and other issues, so it's important to address your child's difficulties sooner rather than later.

Mediation allows you and your divorcing spouse to make agreements about what will happen to your property and your children together, rather than having a court make those decisions for you.

How do we create a shift from their negative engagement with decision - making to a positive engagement that helps parents help their children — rather than harming them, perhaps for life.

Finally, having the withdrawal provision in place encourages the parties to slog through difficult conversations and issues (with the support of the collaborative professionals on the team) rather than easily giving up and punting to a judge who does not know them or their children to make an important (perhaps life - changing) decision for them.

For example, some think the sum total of a custody case is something called «the psychological best interests of the child» [12] which aside from not being the custody decision - making standard in any state of the United States, is itself an undefined concept; others have opined that they are «the child's voice» [13a] or the «eyes and ears» of the judge [13b]; and others behave as if rather than being just another witness in a case, they are tantamount to being the de facto judge (the court, by calling them in, presumably having admitted to incompetence beyond uttering administrative orders for their benefit at the parties» expense, and handling case minutiaFor example, some think the sum total of a custody case is something called «the psychological best interests of the child» [12] which aside from not being the custody decision - making standard in any state of the United States, is itself an undefined concept; others have opined that they are «the child's voice» [13a] or the «eyes and ears» of the judge [13b]; and others behave as if rather than being just another witness in a case, they are tantamount to being the de facto judge (the court, by calling them in, presumably having admitted to incompetence beyond uttering administrative orders for their benefit at the parties» expense, and handling case minutiafor their benefit at the parties» expense, and handling case minutiae.)

Many claims for joint custody by fathers are based on a desire to share in decision - making, rather than a desire to share in the day - to - day caregiving of children.