Children's Rights and Parenting | Connor Kianpour and Ella Coleman

Connor examines involuntary commitment, substance abuse disorders, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding parenting and children's welfare. Should children be allowed to transition genders? When is the state justified in removing children from harmful environments? And what is the role of non-parental caregivers in a child's life?Join us for this thought-provoking episode that pushes the boundaries of our intuitions and ethical considerations around children's rights.[00:00] Introduction and Guest Introduction[00:18] Thought Experiments on Involuntary Commitment[05:11] Parenting and Authority[06:19] Sufficiency vs. Maximality in Child Upbringing[10:33] Children's Rights and Associational Rights[20:56] Cultural and Parental Interests[24:49] Gender Identity and Child Welfare[36:55] Defensive Kidnapping and Ethical Dilemmas[01:01:34] Conclusion and Final ThoughtsCheck out FeedSpot's list of 90 best philosophy podcasts, where Brain in a Vat is ranked at 15, here: https://podcast.feedspot.com/philosophy_podcasts/