Do you agree that a law should be passed for screening into parenthood?

Question

With all the tragedies to our innocent children, I think this law should be mandated so no more get hurt, abused or worse. A rigorous screening process should be implemented, background check, etc. Thoughts?? Thank you!

Answer 1

I agree. I've long wondered why this wasn't so. Most anybody can have a child but not everybody can be a parent. The problem with this idea though is that because circumstances change - the 'screening' process would be required for each child through the age of 18. Otherwise, it's only half-useful - but a start!

Answer 2

Hi Angel,

I don't think it is a good idea to take away the trust that a parent lives with when bringing up a child (OK I have no children yet, so maybe I'm talking out of the back end) most people are brought up decently. Yes, many children are abused in one form or another but interference into family matters by the state is a serious matter. Control by the state is not an option.

But you are right in your thinking that something has to be done. I am of the opinion that the teaching of parenting during the teen years at school is a more feasible. Giving more power to the teachers to be able to monitor the kids; giving the teachers more time to find out what is wrong; showing the boys what its like to have a baby; changing a babies nappy.

You Know what? Angel, showing teenagers how to behave can be an awful good investment for all concerned.

I come from a poor area and yet my mum and dad did every thing they possibly could for my sister, brother and me. We wanted for nothing, I was present at the birth of my niece and do you know what? as soon as I picked her up I could feel a bond gelling us together. She is nearly 16 now, what I'm trying to say is maybe it's the family unit that needs fixing, maybe some have strayed to far away from their families and are not receiving the support that stops kids and adults moving out of line. That's my theory anyway.

CUL Red

Answer 3

How about a lie detector test ; )

Really no, there are too many children and child adults out there lying about their childhoods. Not only that this world is lacking responsibility .....even preaching that people aren't responsible for their actions. Therefore stay out of it because enabling is a third party via suggestion and false sympathy when a person is addicted to that much control over others.

Answer 4

He has never carried out something. Nor will he interior the destiny. he's a slick speaking Chicago attorney. And an excellent phony. All this might pop out interior the final election marketing campaign. Even his adoring mass media won't be able to shelter him from John McCain and the actuality.

Answer 5

Imagine a future society where newborn male children were injected with a drug that made them infertile until the age of 30, in hopes of ensuring more mature fathers and promoting more stable families down the road.
Sounds about right.

Answer 6

We should give up our personal freedoms and our right to pursue happiness based on a screening test? I thought this was the "land of the free." That's a basic freedom, the right to have children. That's a God-given right, one of those things the forefathers were talking about when they said that man was "endowed with certain inalienable rights."

I'll give up that right when I see Britney Spears and Madonna and all those other wackos who have money but no morals give up their right to parent.

Answer 7

I think it would be a great idea to require mandatory tests for all persons who turn 18 years old. They should be tested to see how smart they are, how responsible they are, and if they have any serious personality disorders or other mental issues. If, said person scores low enough, they should be sterilized. If, said person scores somewhat low, they should be put on mandatory birth control. If said person scores high enough, they should be allowed to breed. These tests shoudl be retaken at least once every 5 years. If said person passes the first 3 tests with high enough scores, they should not need to be tested again.

This could greatly reduce the need for abortions and could also decrease the occurrences of child abuse, neglect, and mistreatment.

Answer 8

Yes. But the problem is. where do you find some one capeable to judge

Answer 9

And sterilization if they fail the screening test?

Answer 10

Its not feasible. the governement should not be involved, sorry, but its not a very well thought out idea.