There is a cost to prizing the right of parents to make decisions about their children's best interests.

While parents have a fundamental right to make decisions about their children's welfare, there may be cases where the state or other authorities need to intervene if the child's safety or well-being is at risk. This can create a tension between parental autonomy and the state's duty to protect vulnerable children. Additionally, there may be disagreements about what is in the child's best interests, and these conflicts can be difficult to resolve in a way that satisfies all parties involved.