State your stance first in a clear thesis with an although and because clause Create clear topic sentences that announce each of your points at the beginning of each body paragraph Pros Validation of parental rights

Assignment Question

Project 1 & 2 Taking a stand: Parenting License For project 1 and 2 you will be taking a stand on the issue of implementing a parenting license, which for the sake of the project will loosely be defined as “some type of government requirement prior to having children”. This could range from mandatory education or parenting classes or requirements more akin to adoption requirements that often involve income parameters, background checks and psychological screenings. The focus should be less on what they may or may not require, and rather what the potential benefits could be if implemented ethically or what the potential problems could be in creating this additional step to parenting.

Project 1: present a clear stance in favor of a parenting license with a clear thesis and 3 clear reasons with sufficient support (at least 1 source for each reason provided) Project 2: present a clear stance against a parenting license with a clear thesis and 3 clear reasons with sufficient support (at least 1 source for each reason provided) Length: 2-3 pages for each project Format: Typed, double space, list of resources used at end of paper (minimum of 3) *No introduction or conclusion required; just include a clear thesis following the Sheridan-Baker format and 3 well-developed body paragraphs

Helpful tips: State your stance first in a clear thesis with an although and because clause Create clear topic sentences that announce each of your points at the beginning of each body paragraph Pros Validation of parental rights: A parenting license would establish parental responsibility and validate parental rights Improved child safety: Parenting licenses could help reduce child abuse and neglect Better parenting skills: Parenting classes could help parents learn valuable skills and techniques for raising children Committed parents: Parenting licenses could ensure that children are raised in safe and healthy environments by committed parents Cons. “Parenting licenses should not be implemented because they are impractical, discriminatory, and violate fundamental human rights.”

Here are the reasons supporting your thesis statement:

1 Impracticality: Parenting licenses would be difficult to implement and enforce. It would require a large bureaucracy to manage the licensing process, which would be expensive and time-consuming. Moreover, it would be challenging to determine the criteria for granting licenses, which could lead to inconsistencies and unfairness in the licensing process. According to a report by the University of Colorado Boulder, there is no reliable procedure that can determine whether someone would be a competent parent (.

2 Discrimination: Parenting licenses could be used to discriminate against certain groups of people. For example, low-income families or those with disabilities may face additional barriers to obtaining a license. This could lead to further marginalization and inequality in society. According to the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, licensing parents could be seen as a way to control the population from growing ( (. 3 Violation of Human Rights: Parenting licenses would violate fundamental human rights. The right to have children is a basic human right, and licensing parents would infringe on this right. According to a paper published in JSTOR, licensing parents would be an unjustified infringement on individual liberty ( (

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