Opinion Glenn Youngkin: Virginia's parents can decide what's best for their children

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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin writes in Opinions: “Virginia’s parents have had enough with the government dictating how they should raise their children.”

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Opinion | Glenn Youngkin: Virginia’s parents can decide what’s best for their children
Virginia’s parents have had enough with the government dictating how they should raise their children.

Opinion: Glenn Youngkin: Virginia’s parents can decide what’s best for their children

By Glenn Youngkin
Yesterday at 7:47 p.m. EST

Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, is governor of Virginia.

In November’s election, Virginians came together to declare that too many local leaders were failing a generation of schoolchildren. Students deprived of a quality education, teachers who are underpaid and overw​​orked, and parents deserving a voice in their children’s schooling fueled a movement to end the government’s one-size-fits-all approach.

The will of Virginians was clear: Parents should have a say in education. Virginia’s laws reinforce parents’ fundamental rights to make decisions with regards to their child’s upbringing and care. As governor, it is my duty to protect the health and welfare of Virginians. My predecessor issued executive orders at the beginning of the pandemic to accomplish what he viewed as his responsibility. Almost two years later, it is time to adjust our approach to the coronavirus emergency, while considering vaccinations, natural immunity, and the adverse mental and physical health effects on children. A path through the end of this pandemic is possible while also respecting individual freedom and choice. We can keep kids in school, provide a parental opt out to mask mandates, and protect lives and livelihoods.

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