No good parent denies children the right to risk themselves physically, socially and emotionally as part of their development and this continues in adult life.

Critics have argued that the practice denies children the chance to grow up in their own cultures.

The lawsuit accused the state of denying poor children adequate textbooks, trained teachers and safe classrooms.

It has now become difficult to deny children under 18 years old equal access to the pool at any hour and for any reason.

Under antidiscrimination rules, agencies cannot deny children to couples because of their sexual orientation.

The city is paying for lots of yellow buses to bring children from all over Queens while denying children next door admission.

His self-imposed exile was designed to deny himself a wife, children, and a family.

To find himself loving and loved and yet be denied children would be the hardest irony.

Last week, the Education Department issued new regulations forbidding school districts from denying children a transfer option because the better schools have no room.

What purpose is served in denying children like these the security of a legally formalized relationship with adults who want to raise them?