Which of the Following Translates to "The Best Interests of the Child

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following translates to "the best interests of the child" and was used to justify the removal of youth from their families and their placement under the care of institutions?

• A)parens patriae
• B)parens precipitate
• C)state patriae
• D)state precipitate

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