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Much has been written about the rights owed to children: the right to live, the right to be nurtured and cared for, the right to an ample measure of health and happiness — and, especially, the right to be loved. Here, twenty scholars from across sociological, psychological, historical, philosophical, theological, and legal disciplines argue that the right of children to be loved can best be fulfilled by teaching them how to love others. The Best Love of the Child explores and celebrates many aspects of family, culture, religion, and society and fosters a more nuanced understanding of that love which is truly at the heart of a child’s best interest: love that flows freely not only to children but also from children.

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Is there a right to love? This provocative volume maintains that the first right of children everywhere is to be loved and to be encouraged to love in return. Without disparaging the fruits of the children?'s rights movement of the twentieth century, it argues that a steady focus on loving familial relationships, in the context of supportive communities of worship, is the best way to protect those rights. This is not a sentimental assertion; these distinguished authors bring rigorous insights from the social sciences, history, philosophy, theology, and law to bear in making their case. <br> M. Cathleen Kaveny<br>University of Notre Dame<br><br> This volume draws judiciously and expertly from a variety of disciplines to provide a kaleidoscopic tour of what truly is the best love of the child. <br> John Witte Jr. (from foreword)

Is there a right to love? This provocative volume maintains that the first right of children everywhere is to be loved and to be encouraged to love in return. Without disparaging the fruits of the children?'s rights movement of the twentieth century, it argues that a steady focus on loving familial relationships, in the context of supportive communities of worship, is the best way to protect those rights. This is not a sentimental assertion; these distinguished authors bring rigorous insights from the social sciences, history, philosophy, theology, and law to bear in making their case. M. Cathleen KavenyUniversity of Notre Dame This volume draws judiciously and expertly from a variety of disciplines to provide a kaleidoscopic tour of what truly is the best love of the child. John Witte Jr. (from foreword)

Is there a right to love? This provocative volume maintains that the first right of children everywhere is to be loved and to be encouraged to love in return. Without disparaging the fruits of the children s rights movement of the twentieth century, it argues that a steady focus on loving familial relationships, in the context of supportive communities of worship, is the best way to protect those rights. This is not a sentimental assertion; these distinguished authors bring rigorous insights from the social sciences, history, philosophy, theology, and law to bear in making their case. M. Cathleen Kaveny University of Notre Dame This volume draws judiciously and expertly from a variety of disciplines to provide a kaleidoscopic tour of what truly is the best love of the child. John Witte Jr. (from foreword)

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Timothy P. Jackson is professor of Christian ethics at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta. His other books include Love Disconsoled: Meditations on Christian Charity and The Priority of Love: Christian Charity and Social Justice.

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