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Yes, I think that if they’ve shown mistrust in the past, then yes. That would be a good thing to do.So people who've committed fraud, or something?
Yeah, criminals generally should have to take a test.Okay then.

I do, but what I think they deserve most is emotional intelligence. So emotionally intelligent parents who are going to love them and do the best for them are the more important thing. Being intelligent or book-smart doesn't matter.

Yeah, but I think you need both. So if the parents don’t have the brains to look after a child, then why should they be allowed one? It’s unfair on the kid and unfair on the society around it that has to deal with it when it's all grown and fucked up.
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No, of course they should. They just need to have the basic intelligence to be able to get their kids to a level where they can be independent.

Yeah, I know where you’re coming from. I understand the question and it’s something that should be discussed. However, without fundamentally changing the structure of society, I think it’s impossible to enforce. I like the idea, though.Well, at least we're starting a dialogue.

Yeah, responsibility tests are fine, but nothing about IQ or intelligence tests – your IQ has very little do with how well you can look after your children.What about criminals? Should they be tested for parenthood capabilities when they're let out of jail?
I think anybody can change, that’s what prison is for. If you have come out of prison that means you have changed, and that’s good enoughPreviously - Should Women Be Allowed to Fight on the Frontline?