NationStates Jolt Archive

1) What do you think about a mandatory test to approve someone for parenthood? I'm sure you've all wondered at some point "What the hell is THAT person doing with kids?!!"

Now, before all of you start screaming about someone "down on their luck" let me say this...I agree with you. Everyone falls on hard times.

What I propose is a test to determine the basic suitability, common-sense, intellect, and ability to nurture among prospective parents...

2) If there was a test, what would we do if they failed it?

Oh...and one follow up...

What do you think the qualifications should be for passing the test?

You should have to pass a test to be a child. Failure = abortion.

You should have to pass a test to be a child. Failure = abortion.

umm....wow.

My brother and his girlfriend do have to take parenting classes before they can get their child, and I bet those classes have tests.

Of course, I'm hoping that they just give up and put her up for adoption, but unfortunately its not my decision.

My brother and his girlfriend do have to take parenting classes before they can get their child, and I bet those classes have tests.

Of course, I'm hoping that they just give up and put her up for adoption, but unfortunately its not my decision.


Before they can "get" their child? I don't understand...

My brother and his girlfriend do have to take parenting classes before they can get their child, and I bet those classes have tests.

Of course, I'm hoping that they just give up and put her up for adoption, but unfortunately its not my decision.
i think the topic creator is talking about being parents in general not adopting or having the local human resource nazis screw with your kids

i think the topic creator is talking about being parents in general not adopting or having the local human resource nazis screw with your kids


That is correct. I mean approval for ANY parent...adoptive...natural...et al.

Here is what part of the test should be on:

Disipline-

1) Bring in an adorable toddler aged 2-4.

2) Make sure that even though that child is cute, they act like a total brat.

3) Tell the parents-in-training to disipline the child using whatever methods come to mind.

4) If the parent succeeds in disiplining the child (in other words making him/her sit down, shut up, and behave) they pass. If they baby or kill the child they don't pass.

Here is what part of the test should be on:

Disipline-

1) Bring in an adorable toddler aged 2-4.

2) Make sure that even though that child is cute, they act like a total brat.

3) Tell the parents-in-training to disipline the child using whatever methods come to mind.

4) If the parent succeeds in disiplining the child (in other words making him/her sit down, shut up, and behave) they pass. If they baby or kill the child they don't pass.

That's a tough one...Sometimes that's tough for very good parents.

Everyone should be given the benefit of the doubt for the first child. If they kill the child, neglect it, or abuse it they are surgically sterilized in a manner that is irreversible.

That is correct. I mean approval for ANY parent...adoptive...natural...et al.

Unless you're going to go around sterilizing people before they even think about having kids - that wouldn't really work. My brother's girlfriend had a kid and (says) she didn't even know she was pregnant until the kid popped out. The family court system (rightly so) has deemed her and my brother unfit parents until they take parenting classes and prove they can support the child (which I doubt they'll do). So, they do have to take a test (basically) before they can truly become parents.

That's a tough one...Sometimes that's tough for very good parents.

My mom never had a problem with it.....

The parents should also have enough money to raise a child...Or else that kid's gone have some hard times...

Everyone should be given the benefit of the doubt for the first child. If they kill the child, neglect it, or abuse it they are surgically sterilized in a manner that is irreversible.
neglect and abuse is COMPLETELY objective, if you want to see corruption in the resources department go check out Alabama's DHR system, corrupt to its very core, taking kid's from their parents for no reason or because a relative said so, or because they feel like it. and maknig excuses to do whatever they damn well please to the kids they wrongfulyl removed from their parents

The parents should also have enough money to raise a child...Or else that kid's gone have some hard times...

I disagree. I'm not against hard times in a child's family's life. Sometimes "hard times" can help to build a strong character. IF the parents are good and the family is strong.

I disagree. I'm not against hard times in a child's family's life. Sometimes "hard times" can help to build a strong character. IF the parents are good and the family is strong.

There's a difference between hitting "hard times" and truly not having enough to support a child. If you have so little money that the child is starving, then the child should be taken away from you. If you just can't buy the kid a playstation, well - they'll deal with it.

There's a difference between hitting "hard times" and truly not having enough to support a child. If you have so little money that the child is starving, then the child should be taken away from you. If you just can't buy the kid a playstation, well - they'll deal with it.

That's exactly my point. Hard times are one thing...inability to provide the basic needs for your children is another.