THE NEW WORLD DISORDER

THE NEW WORLD DISORDER
United Nations' threat: No more parental rights Expert: Pact would ban spankings, homeschooling if children object

Posted: February 05, 200912:00 am Eastern

By Chelsea Schilling© 2009 WorldNetDaily

A United Nations human rights treaty that could prohibit children from being spanked or homeschooled, ban youngsters from facing the death penalty and forbid parents from deciding their families' religion is on America's doorstep, a legal expert warns.
Michael Farris of Purcellville, Va., is president of ParentalRights.org, chairman of the Home School Legal Defense Association and chancellor of Patrick Henry College. He told WND that under the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, or CRC, every decision a parent makes can be reviewed by the government to determine whether it is in the child's best interest.
"It's definitely on our doorstep," he said. "The left wants to make the Obama-Clinton era permanent. Treaties are a way to make it as permanent as stuff gets. It is very difficult to extract yourself from a treaty once you begin it. If they can put all of their left-wing socialist policies into treaty form, we're stuck with it even if they lose the next election."
The 1990s-era document was ratified quickly by 193 nations worldwide, but not the United States or Somalia
. In Somalia, there was then no recognized government to do the formal recognition, and in the United States there's been opposition to its power. Countries that ratify the treaty are bound to it by international law.
Although signed by Madeleine Albright, U.S. ambassador to the U.N., on Feb. 16, 1995, the U.S. Senate never ratified the treaty, largely because of conservatives' efforts to point out it would create that list of rights which primarily would be enforced against parents.
The international treaty creates specific civil, economic, social, cultural and even economic rights for every child and states that "the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration." While the treaty states that parents or legal guardians "have primary responsibility for the upbringing and development of the child," Farris said government will ultimately determine whether parents' decisions are in their children's best interest. The treaty is monitored by the CRC, which conceivably has enforcement powers.
According to the Parental Rights website, the substance of the CRC dictates the following:
Parents would no longer be able to administer reasonable spankings to their children.
A murderer aged 17 years, 11 months and 29 days at the time of his crime could no longer be sentenced to life in prison.
Children would have the ability to choose their own religion while parents would only have the authority to give their children advice about religion.
The best interest of the child principle would give the government the ability to override every decision made by every parent if a government worker disagreed with the parent's decision.
A child's "right to be heard" would allow him (or her) to seek governmental review of every parental decision with which the child disagreed.
According to existing interpretation, it would be illegal for a nation to spend more on national defense than it does on children's welfare.
Children would acquire a legally enforceable right to leisure.
Teaching children about Christianity in schools has been held to be out of compliance with the CRC.
Allowing parents to opt their children out of sex education has been held to be out of compliance with the CRC.
Children would have the right to reproductive health information and services, including abortions, without parental knowledge or consent.

"Where the child has a right fulfilled by the government, the responsibilities shift from parents to the government," Farris said. "The implications of all this shifting of responsibilities is that parents no longer have the traditional roles of either being responsible for their children or having the right to direct their children."

The government would decide what is in the best interest of a children in every case, and the CRC would be considered superior to state laws, Farris said. Parents could be treated like criminals for making every-day decisions about their children's lives.
"If you think your child shouldn't go to the prom because their grades were low, the U.N. Convention gives that power to the government to review your decision and decide if it thinks that's what's best for your child," he said. "If you think that your children are too young to have a Facebook account, which interferes with the right of communication, the U.N. gets to determine whether or not your decision is in the best interest of the child."
He continued, "If you think your child should go to church three times a week, but the child wants to go to church once a week, the government gets to decide what it thinks is in the best interest of the children on the frequency of church attendance."
He said American social workers would be the ones responsible for implementation of the policies.
Farris said it could be easier for President Obama to push for ratification of the treaty than it was for the Clinton administration because "the political world has changed."
At a Walden University presidential debate last October, Obama indicated he may take action.
"It's embarrassing to find ourselves in the company of Somalia, a lawless land," Obama said. "I will review this and other treaties to ensure the United States resumes its global leadership in human rights."
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been a strong supporter of the CRC, and she now has direct control over the treaty's submission to the Senate for ratification. The process requires a two-thirds vote.
Farris said Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., claimed in a private meeting just before Christmas that the treaty would be ratified within two years.
In November, a group of three dozen senior foreign policy figures urged Obama to strengthen U.S. relations with the U.N. Among other things, they asked the president to push for Senate approval of treaties that have been signed by the U.S. but not ratified.
Partnership for a Secure America Director Matthew Rojansky helped draft the statement. He said the treaty commands strong support and is likely to be acted on quickly, according to an Inter Press Service report.
While he said ratification is certain to come up, Farris said advocates of the treaty will face fierce opposition.
"I think it is going to be the battle of their lifetime," he said. "There's not enough political capital in Washington, D.C., to pass this treaty. We will defeat it."

Dylan

Favorite Food: "Ice Cream" (Said emphatically)

Favorite Color: "Pink" (He's been hanging around Randi)

Favorite Book: "Nothing!"

What do you want to be when you grow up? "A squirrel!"

Where do you want to live when you grow up? "At Joey's house!"

What do you like to do in the summer time? "Go at Grandma's"

What do you like to do in the winter time? "Go at Grandma's and eat ice cream!"

Kid Tagged

OK I'm finally getting around to adding another kid tag. Here's Randi....
Favorite color: Blue and Violet and Pink
Favorite food: Dessert
Favorite movie: StoryKeepers
Favorite book: The Bible
Favorite pastime: Invite friends over
Favorite sport: Soccer
Best vacation: Camping with friends
Favorite song: The ones I play on the piano
Favorite bible story: Daniel and the Lions; When Jesus was born
Favorite game: Bible Games at church
Favorite subject in school: Math
Favorite thing to do in the summer: Jump on the trampoline and hunt for butterflies
Favorite thing to do in the winter: Make snowmen
What do you want to be when you grow up? An artist
Who do want to be like when you grow up? A Christian
Why? Because I like to.
If you could live anywhere in the world where would you live and why?
London, where Queen Elizabeth lives. I just want to see her, then I will maybe go to Washington D.C.

Now I am to list 10 things I love about Randi.

1. So funny


2. Quick to pray for others


3. Can never make up her mind! (Did you pick up on that?)


4. Loves to laugh


5. Loves spending time with Mommy, Daddy, and Grandparents


6. Takes time to help others, especially Dylan


7. Is obsessed with American Girl dolls


8. Is so curious and motivated to learn


9. Loves to read


10. So creative

Kid Tagged

Thanks to my dear friend Kim we have been kid tagged. I've started with Tyler and plan to add the other kids later.

Favorite color: Green
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite movie: Star Wars
Favorite book: Bionicle
Favorite pastime: Building NXT
Favorite sport: Football
Best vacation: 4th of July camping
Favorite song: Made to Love
Favorite bible story: Samson
Favorite game: Bible Man
Favorite subject in school: Science
Favorite thing to do in the summer: Fish
Favorite thing to do in the winter: Four Wheeling
What do you want to be when you grow up? An airforce engineer
Who do want to be like when you grow up? Michael Jordan
Why? Because he's tall
If you could live anywhere in the world where would you live and why? Alaska, because it's cold.

Now I am to list 10 things I love about Tyler. Here they are in no particular order!

1. So much fun
2. Missionary heart
3. Responsible
4. Tender hearted
5. So funny
6. I love to listen to him play the piano
7. His love for history and science
8. His desire to provide for the family
9. Dependable
10. Hard worker

I now tag the Bryans, Halpins, and Calhouns!

It's Here!

Finally, my new Bosch Universal Kitchen Machine in here. Also in .... my 45 lbs of wheat. I've now gone to three bread making classes! Gone are all of my excuses for not baking! Well.......I've yet to make the basic bread making class where she describes all of the healthiest grains.....
Yes, I am absolutely a procrastinator!

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Last Thursday our book club discussed Uncle Tom's Cabin. As many of you know this book is well known for its focus on the evils of slavery. (No, we did not choose this book based on the race of our president-elect although I hear slavery is the hot topic now.) During my first read of UTC, I was greatly offended by the injustices of slavery. This time, however, I found other observations to ponder.

First, I couldn't help but catch the feelings of helplessness felt by several characters in the book. They each felt strongly that slavery was wrong but felt powerless to do anything about it. How often have I felt that feeling in looking at our society today? I am only one person! What can I do? (Other than pray.)

Second, I found it fascinating that at least one character felt that Armageddon was near and the US was to be judged and punished for her treatment of the slaves. Hmmmmm, I have watched current events with great interest. Could it be time for Christ's return? (I am hoping so!)

Third, and we discussed this last week. I was struck anew with the power of a mother. Time and again, Uncle Tom's life and the lives of others could have been made better had the "owner" been a man of integrity. Instead, with the exception of one, each felt he was powerless or had no other choice. (That one was a mean person.) How important it is that we each do what is right no matter the cost. That we do it without procrastinating since we don't know what tomorrow holds. That we teach and model this for our children. (Ouch) In the end Mrs. Shelby did teach integrity to her son. He in turn was able to make a huge impact.(I'd hate to spoil the ending for you!) Hmmm, I have three sons and one daughter. Just think what kind of impact they could have. What am I teaching and modeling for them?

We came up with many more interesting and powerful things to discuss last week. These were just a few that have stuck with me. I came home stronger in my resolve to focus on my kids' core phase. How well do they know right from wrong? How strong are they spiritually? Am I providing a character/spiritually rich environment for them to grow in? I'm afraid I have some work to do.

In the meantime, we are discussing Alas, Babylon next month. Care to join us? (I'm really dreading this one.)

OK! I am shamelessly recruiting kudos! I have finally started a blog for my kids to showoff their hard work. (OK, I'm hoping for hardwork to show off.) It's been a uphill battle to motivate them.
Thanks in advance for taking time to leave a little encouragement. I posted their link in my friends and family list. Thanks, Jody