by Penny B

Created on: June 17, 2008

How many times has it crossed your mind that people should have to be licensed in order to have children? It has mine, on several occasions, especially when I've witnessed just how stupid some parents can be. It makes me wonder how they're capable of teaching their own children when they themselves just don't seem to know much about life, not to mention that parental stupidity can actually be of harm to their children.

A case in point, when Michael Jackson held his young son over the railing of a high-rise hotel balcony for the fans. First of all, how were the fans to actually see the child with a scarf draped over its head? Secondly, but more importantly, if stupidity was against the law, the authorities would have had to confiscate the child right there and then. It was a direct hazard to the child and could have cost him his life had Michael lost hold of him, subsequently, dropping the child to the ground below. Yes, this might be an extreme case, but makes for a prime example as to how some parents just don't think of their own child's proper care and welfare.

When bringing children into the world, one really must consider the drastic life change that is required. You are no longer a child yourself when you have children, so it's definitely time to do some serious growing up. Children do not raise or teach themselves. Often times, children learn by example and if stupidity is their example during their informative years, they will learn very little, thus perpetuating the cycle. As well, children rely on the parent for direction and guidance, not just meeting their daily needs. If a parent isn't capable of offering proper direction, it can be very detrimental to the child's life and well-being.

As much as I would like to see parental stupidity being classified as abuse, unfortunately, it's just not going to happen. It would wreak havoc with our already taxed to the limit social services system. At least 50% of parents would inevitably lose their children due to such abuse. This would mean that we'd need the other 50% of parents to look after, or foster and raise these children, as well as raising their own. It would become a huge burden to everyone in today's society, except for the parent who is deemed "stupid" by law, I'm sure.

Another form of parental stupidity is when a parent consistently places a child in front of the television or a video, in hopes the child will get it's basic education in this manner, leaving them more time to themselves. Or, when

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