CIA with BA’: Do teenagers have a right to privacy from their parents?
Where do parents draw the line when it comes to accessing their child’s private world?
In today’s digital age where the youth are constantly exposed to social media, gadgets, and online communication, the question of a teenager’s right to privacy has become more pressing.
This was the central issue raised by Andrea from Sucat, Taguig City in the ‘Tanong ng Pilipino’ segment of ‘CIA with BA,’ sparking an insightful discussion on constitutional rights and parental authority.
Andrea asked, “May right to privacy ba ang isang teenager mula sa kanyang magulang?”
Atty. Bernadette Maybituin responded directly, “Opo. May right to privacy ang mga bata, even from their parents.”
She explained that under the Philippine Constitution, the right to privacy of communication and correspondence is guaranteed to all individuals — “walang kwalipikasyon, walang age limit.”
She emphasized, however, that this right is not absolute.
“Ang right to privacy ng mga bata ay hindi absolute kasi under the Family Code, ang parents natin ang may responsibilidad upang tayo ay gabayan at ingatan, lalo na ‘pag ang mga bata ay nasa menor de edad pa lamang,” she said.
She stressed that this right is “subject to parental guidance and parental authority,” pointing out that while minors do have a right to privacy, parents still have the duty to guide, protect, and supervise their children — especially when they are underage.
The segment highlighted the balance between respecting a child’s individuality and ensuring their safety and well-being through responsible parenting, a conversation that resonates with many Filipino families navigating the complexities of modern parenting.
Led by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and the King of Talk Boy Abunda, ‘CIA with BA’ continues the advocacy of the late Senator Rene Cayetano. The program airs every Sunday at 11:00 p.m. on GMA7, with a replay every Saturday at 10:30 p.m. on GTV
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