An investigator wanted to speak candidly with high school students about their drug use. He felt that the students would be more honest if their parents were unaware that they were participating in the study. If the investigator chooses to interview the students without their parents' knowledge, he will violate which of the following children's research rights?

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The violation is of the children's research right to informed consent, as the parents are not aware of their child's participation in the study and therefore cannot provide consent on their behalf.

An Investigator Wanted to Speak Candidly with High School Students