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Varlan Allan

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Debate: Having children should be regulated or licensed

We need a license to drive a car, to run a business or to become part of professional bodies. Why on earth would we leave something as difficult and demanding of thought, care and responsibility to those that may not be fit to do so?
Too often those who should not have children do have them, often leaving the child ill prepared and in many cases a burden upon society. Should there not be some psychological evaluation people should take before they are deemed capable of performing the responsibilities required of a parent?

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Closing Statement from Varlan Allan

Thanks to everyone for contributing to this conversation. It was difficult to think such aspects of human life need to be considered in our current society, but we have all imparted valuable perspectives and considered the logic of such possibilities.

Ultimately, society will decide what is best for itself. But we must not deter from asking the difficult questions and what its impact could mean for the future stability of our global community.

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  • steff pittard

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    Nov 11 2012: this needs to be done. These children may not get the care, attention and financial support that the child needs, its a big responsibility for anyone to take one and people have to be ready for it, not for there sake but for the childs because if there needs are not met they may end up as a burden to society. Which costs us money and time? tax? although the government let it happen? i thought they wanted money? They could put the money into helping new parents, which hopefuly children will be brought up properly and hopefully more children will become a cooperative member of society.

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