Liberalism, Childhood and Justice: Understanding and Promoting the Wellbeing of Children

What We Owe to Our Children examines its title subject by pondering three questions: what constitutes children’s well-being? What responsibilities do parents have to ensure their children’s well-being? And what responsibilities does the state have in helping parents? Tim Fowler argues that, although parents are rightly seen as the primary caregivers, society has a duty to ensure that children’s interests are promoted.