What is the current state of the law on child protection for minor children?

The court noted a growing trend to recognize that minor children have independent identities and possess certain personal rights. (Weitl v. Moes, supra, 311 N.W.2d at p. 268.) In addition, children should enjoy at least the same protections and opportunities for legal redress that adults enjoy; children suffer most when there is a disruption in the parent-child relationship. A separate award to children would best ensure that the money is used to benefit the child who has suffered the loss. (Id., at p. 269.)