584, 602 (1979) ("Our jurisprudence historically has reflected Western civilization concepts of the family as a unit with broad parental authority over minor children. Our cases have consistently followed that course"); and Santosky v. Kramer, 455 U. S. 745, 753 (1982) (discussing "[t]he fundamental liberty interest of natural parents in the care, custody, and management of their child"). "In light of this extensive precedent," the Court said in Troxel, "it cannot now be doubted that the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment protects the fundamental right of parents to make decisions concerning the care, custody, and control of their children." See also Parents' rights movement Shared parenting Parenting plan Childrens centre List of parenting issues affecting separated parents Parental Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution References External links Rights and Obligations of Parents article in the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Child custody European Union law