Regulating Parenthood

Book of the Day: Should Parents Be Licensed?, by Peg Tittle. Publisher: Prometheus Books.

Procreation is a natural part of being human; indeed, it’s a natural part of life in general. It may not be one of those things that “simply happens,” but it does happen without always a great deal of forethought and preparation. There are some who argue, though, that it should - not simply preparation in the sense of planning on the part of the couple, but also on the part of the state. There are some who argue that parents should be licensed.

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