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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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  • Lars Mews

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    Nov 13 2012: That question is nonsense, because of a simple fact: Children are not standardized.

    So as long as you do not have "perfect children", you will not be able to create a test for "perfect parents". Means, one who can deal well with a silent child may end up in trouble with a wild child, or other way round. The key to parenthood is not to be perfect, but to face any imperfection.
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      Varlan Allan 10+

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      Nov 13 2012: Im not asking for an evaluation for the perfect parent, never once had i stated that, but from your statement 'the key to parenthood is to face imperfection' can we not evaluate someone's ability to face imperfection and difficult situations with children? I think there can be a set of standards for a good parent to uphold.

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