All natural parents have a constitutional right to the custody of their children; this is known as parens patriae .

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Parens patriae is a doctrine that grants the state the authority to act as a guardian for those who are unable to care for themselves, such as minors. The constitutional right of parents to the custody of their children is a separate principle, emphasizing the importance of the family unit and parental rights, but it is not termed parens patriae.

All Natural Parents Have a Constitutional Right to the Custody