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Investigates social parents – people who function as parents but
who may not be recognized as such in the eyes of the law What makes
a person a parent? Around the world, same-sex couples are raising
children; parents are separating and re-partnering, creating
blended families; and children are living with grandparents, family
friends, and other caregivers. In these situations, there is often
an adult who acts like a parent but who is unconnected to the child
through biogenetics, marriage, or adoption—the common paths for
establishing legal parenthood. In many countries, this person is
called a “social parent.” Psychologically, and especially from
a child’s point of view, a social parent is a parent. But the
legal status of a social parent is hotly debated. Social Parenthood
in Comparative Perspective considers how the law does—and how it
should—recognize social parenthood. The book begins with a
psychological account of social parenthood, establishing the
importance of a relationship between a child and a social parent
and the harms of not protecting this relationship. It then turns to
social scientists to identify and explore some circumstances when a
child may have a social parent. And to compare legal responses to
social parenthood, the book draws on the expertise of legal
scholars in nine countries in North America and Europe. The legal
contributors describe the existing laws governing social parents,
critique their efficacy, and offer new insights. Though almost all
of the countries analyzed have adapted to the new reality of family
life by recognizing social parents in some manner, the nature and
extent of the recognition varies widely. The volume concludes by
discussing some of the issues flowing from the decision to
recognize social parents, including whether social parents should
have the same legal rights and responsibilities as other legal
parents, whether all social parents must be treated identically,
whether the law should limit a child to two parents, and much more.
Families are changing, and the law must adapt accordingly. Social
Parenthood in Comparative Perspective charts a way forward by
offering solutions to help policymakers consider options for
addressing social parenthood.
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