What do we as a society, and as parents in particular, owe to our children? Each chapter in this book offers part of an answer to that question. Although the contributors vary in the approaches they take and the conclusions they draw, each one explores some aspect of the moral obligations owed to children by their caregivers. Some focus primarily on the re-sponsibilities of parents, while others focus on the role of society and government. The essays reflect a mix of concern with the practical and the philo-sophical aspects of taking responsibility for children, addressing such topics as the limits and extent of parental obligation, the nature and extent of the rights and entitlements of children, the responsibility of the state to protect children, the role and nature of public education in a liberal society, the best ways to ensure adequate child protection, the question of whether we should license parents, the conflicts over children's religious education, and questions about children's health. "Taking Responsibility for Children" will be of interest to philosophers, advocates for children's interests, and those interested in public policy, especially as it relates to children and families.