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Parenting
Some friends and I were discussing the dumb things people do to kill or maim themselves or others (accidentally). I made the comment that if you have to be licensed to drive, get married, practice medicine that you should be required to take a parent licensing test before the birth of your child. I mean doctors and nurses are licensed because they have the lives of others in their hands. Parents certainly have their children's lives in their hands. One of my friends thought it was way harsh. Here's how it would work:
Upon discovering you are pregnant you should attend a weekly session of about 2 hours (at your scheduled convenience) along w/ other expectant parents. The sessions would be conducted by nurses, social workers, educators, etc. They would focus on things like discipline, basic care, infant/child health, education, and maybe even dealing w/ disabilities. After 3 months, the parent(s) would have to take a test on material consisting of written questions, demonstration of basic things like diapering, and an interview w/ a social worker or psychologist. If they pass, then great. If not, they need to repeat the class. If they still don't pass, then after the birth of the child a nurse will be required to come to the house once a week to monitor the child's progress and report any suspected negligence or abuse.
Ok, that was long. I realize that it would cost quite a bit of money, but I feel that in the long run it would help reduce the prevalence of disease, abuse, and school difficulties. What do y'all think????
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