Children Quote by Paul Watson
““The solution I recommend, and for which I have been widely criticized, is that no one should have children unless they have taken a six-month course on responsible parenting and earned a certificate attesting to the fact that they are responsible enough to have children. Today, anyone can have a child, including pedophiles, alcoholics, drug addicts, men who abuse their wives, etc. It is even possible to create one's own victim. That's quite a bizarre situation, if you think about it. A driver's license is required in ordre to drive a car, a diploma is required in order to access certain types of employment and it is necessary to prove one's ability to do all sorts of things before being authorized to do them. Bringing forth a life is the ultimate responsibility, and people should be able to prove that they are in a position to accept that responsibility. Even if such a measure was not enforced, it would provide people with a different way to learn about what is involved in parenting. (p. 119-120)””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Future of Humanity, Paul Watson, 2023
The author argues that parenting should require formal training and certification, similar to other responsibilities, to prevent unfit individuals from raising children.
In simple terms: Parenting should be regulated like driving or employment.
Key Takeaway
Require parenting certification before having children.
Themes
responsibility
parenting
societal safety
ethics
policy
Mood
concerned
thoughtful
critical
Type
policy
ethical
societal
When to use this quote
- government policy drafting
- public health campaigns
- family counseling
- legislative debates
- community education programs
Key Concepts
social contract
risk management
public health
education
legal frameworks
Questions to Reflect On
- How would certification affect reproductive rights?
- What criteria should determine parenting fitness?
A Different Perspective
Implementation could infringe on personal freedoms and be difficult to enforce fairly.
