Weaponizing Passports Won’t Help American Kids The privilege of holding a U. S. passport has been a coveted commodity for decades, offering citizens access to a range of benefits when traveling abroad.
However, some American parents are now using their children's passports as leverage to secure better travel arrangements, accommodations, and services. What’s Behind the US Passport Privileges?
The origins of these privileges date back to the early 20th century, when the U. S. government began issuing passports with a unique code identifying its holder as a citizen of the United States.