Look, I get it. You think children belong to their parents, are property of their parents and should be viewed the way our government viewed slaves and women, in 1776.
I get it.
You probably have a religious motivation...fine...
However, in terms of international law, I find nothing to say this treaty would HARM children...probably helps them...and at least makes government look before they harm a child.
I have a strong religious belief that children belong to God. IF the parents of God's children are being harmed by their parents, then the larger community should intervene.
US child welfare programs are still bases in our old notions of children as property.
Child welfare practices would have to be re-written and re-examed, as they would not stand up to this Treaty.
http://ideas.time.com/2012/01/24/why-is-the-us-against-childrens-rights/