The formative years of a child’s life are meant to help build skills and develop an intricate understanding of the world around them – those years are meant to be spent far from screens. Parents who seek to instill independence in their children, whether it be in routines or simple activities away from screens, deserve to do so freely and without outdated and incompatible child welfare standards threatening their parental rights.
Emphasizing the importance of childhood independence.
Share
More from Virginia Foxx
I am sick and tired of hearing you all say we had an eight-week vacation. I worked every day
I rise to recognize Valencia Abbott, of Rockingham Early College High School, who was recently named the 2025 National History Teacher of the Year. This is a monumental accomplishment and one that speaks volumes to Ms. Abbott's passion for…
Parents who seek to instill independence in their children... deserve to do so freely and without outdated and incompatible child welfare standards threatening their parental rights.
I rise to recognize Mr. Scottie Cook, a career and technical education teacher in the Alexander County School System. In September, Mr. Cook was recognized as a winner of the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for teaching excellence…
Other voices in this conversation
