My elderly father gave me power of attorney but he is making financial decisions I think are bad for him and I do not know when I should override his wishes for his own good.
More people experience this than they realize.
The authority to act for another person creates a paradox where protection and autonomy become competing values rather than complementary rights.
“Where Are You with Rights — their origin and their limits?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.