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In reply to the discussion: Toddler critical after falling into Jaguar exhibit -I would arrest the father and grandfather [View all]3catwoman3
(30,133 posts)...but I do wish there could be some sort of basic competency screening before people take on the most crucial job they will ever do. Lots of couples go to various types of premarital counseling to look at basic expectations about marriage. Doing the same thing for parenthood could be really beneficial. Unfortunately, anyone who is fertile and can juxtapose the requisite body parts can be come a parent. No skills required.
In my fantasy world, those who didn't pass the basic common sense screening could attend classes to beef up their knowledge , and "re-apply." No limit to how many times the classes could be attended.
I would also put temporary sterility devices in both genders prior to puberty that could not be removed until age 25. Screw around all you want before then, but don't make new human beings until you are mature enough and financially stable enough to care for them -