There is an odd law on Tn 's books making it MANDATORY for parents/guardians to remain 24 hours a day during a minor child's stay at a Tn. hospital.this only raises the stress level for parentsalready stressed out to the max worried about their child.most parents are there as often as they can what with their other obligations-i-other children ,their jobs etc.i think this outdated law should be removed asap.the hospital is staffed.they do not provide a bed for parents -we know we have sat up trying to rest in chairs....please sign our petition ,thank you nancy curtin