Should people need a license to have children?
By writer44
@writer44 (58)
United States
March 26, 2009 12:05pm CST
People are required to have a license for many things these days, to prove they are capable of perforing that task.
Some people are abusive and neglectful parents, and it is my opinion that one should need a permit of some kind to prove they have had parenting instruction from a qualified professional, and to prove they are mentally sound.
What is your opinion?
3 responses
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
1 Apr 09
Pregnancy for some ladies is not planned and they keep their baby. I had baby care lessons when I was at school. These helped me know what to do when I had my first child. I think that there are some excellent courses available for future child care workers, nannies and teachers. However the people would resent having to get a license to have children. It is such a shame that not all parents are good parents. In my home country the social services take children and place them with foster carers when they are being mistreated. A mother can learn as she goes along with the help of books how to be an excellent parent.
@siddharthlife (462)
• India
30 Mar 09
There should be some basic tests, that part I would agree with you. However, I don't think there should be instructions from specialists and experts trying to tell you what is right and wrong for the baby and you being forced to follow it.
The reason is simple. Every 8 years, 50% of the parenting advice is REVERSED. Thats right, if an advice says Do X today, then after 8 years, there is a high enough probability that experts say Don't do X. Now isn't that ridiculous!
In addition, I think each child is unique and has her own potentials and unique ways and peccadilloes, which should always be taken into consideration for parenting. Also, there is a lot of truth in the wise old sayings about child care as well, that specialists today may not readily agree with.
