Petition · past parliament
Make a law that requires (absent) fathers to see their children!
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
It's neglect when a mother doesn't take care of her child but why isn't it neglect when men don't?
Paying child support will not support a child's emotional growth!
Paying child support will not support a child's emotional growth!
Many children are growing up emotionally damaged from the rejection and many unanswered questions they have when their father isn't around . It's time to end this cycle of emotional trauma for children!
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We understand that you're concerned about non-resident parents who don't see their children, but we're not sure exactly what action you'd like to see.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
We understand that you're concerned about non-resident parents who don't see their children, but we're not sure exactly what action you'd like to see.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
Timeline
| 25 Sep 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Oct 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
6 Oct 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.