Mississippi Code Title 93. Domestic Relations § 93-20-205

(1) The court shall require a minor who is the subject of a hearing for appointment of a guardian to attend the hearing and allow the minor to participate in the hearing unless the court determines, by clear and convincing evidence presented at the hearing or at a separate hearing, that:

(2) Unless excused by the court for good cause shown, the person proposed to be appointed as guardian for a minor must attend a hearing for appointment of a guardian.

(3) Each parent of a minor who is the subject of a hearing for appointment of a guardian has the right to attend the hearing.