* US against rights of children?

20 yrs ago the UN adopted a treaty aimed at protecting the rights of children around the world. It's been ratified by every country except the US and Somalia. President Obama has said that he wants to change that, but there is opposition in congress.
"Critics say the convention places the rights of children above their parents and is anti-family. Others cite sovereignty issues."
Human rights groups all over the world say these criticisms are unfounded.