Supreme Court Upholds Parental Rights in Landmark Decision | Fr. Boquet

Living a Culture of Life · Mar 5, 2026 · 55m

This week, the Supreme Court reaffirmed one of the most important truths about education—parents, not the state, are the primary educators of their children.

In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet breaks down the implications of the landmark Supreme Court case Mirabelli v. Bonta, which challenged a California policy allowing students to socially transition at school without parental notification.

The ruling highlights a fundamental legal and moral principle: parents have primary authority over the upbringing and education of their children. Schools and the state may assist in education, but they…