Parental responsibility: an analysis from the perspective of protection doctrine

Abstract

The institution of parental responsibility represents a step forward from a human rights perspective and the doctrine of comprehensive protection, placing children and adolescents at the center. International instruments reiterate the importance of the role of mothers and fathers, who have equal responsibility for fulfilling the life plans of their daughters and sons. The categories identified are parental responsibility and doctrine of protection. Qualitative research was conducted with a reflexive legal approach. The main results were reform of the Family Code and all regulations related to the institution of parental authority to change the term to parental responsibility, allowing for compliance with the corpus iuris of children's and adolescents' rights. In addition, awareness campaigns were implemented regarding the roles of mothers and fathers in accordance with the primary and fundamental role that the family plays for children and adolescents.