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Virginia Foxx: “"The formative years of a child’s life are meant to help build skills and develop an intricate understanding of the…”

On the recordJune 7, 2026
"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their children, whether it be in routines or simple activities away from screens, deserve to do so freely and without outdated and incompatible child welfare standards threatening their parental rights," Rep. Foxx said.
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Virginia Foxx
Republican · North Carolina

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Emphasizing the need for parental rights in child independence.

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