Parental Rights Groups Accuse State of ‘Sexualizing’ Children

A coalition of parental rights groups gathered outside the California state Capitol in Sacramento Aug. 14 to protest several legislative bills they claim will strip parents of their constitutional rights to raise their children as they see fit without state interference.

Assemblyman Bill Essayli speaks at a press conference outside the California state Capitol in Sacramento on Aug. 14, 2023. Courtesy of California Family Council

A coalition of parental rights groups gathered outside the California state Capitol in Sacramento Aug. 14 to protest several legislative bills they claim will strip parents of their constitutional rights to raise their children as they see fit without state interference.

At the press conference, the coalition claimed California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his administration aim to sexualize children through its public school policies, curricula, and inappropriate books available to young students.