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I have been thinking for years that not everyone deserves to have children. First, I dare say that most of the world's parents are very young, even underage; this causes them to have very little experience, as they have not yet learned how to take care of themselves. Second, because, even if it is a person with some experience, not everyone is suitable. I am not saying this because I am, I am saying this because I am so aware that I am not.
What do I mean by being fit? I mean having the necessary qualities, such as love, generosity, selflessness, honesty, humility to recognize mistakes and correct oneself, and -although it seems silly to mention it, it is necessary- common sense.
But, the reality is, neither are we given a manual for raising children when we become parents, nor are the children of this generation growing up in a healthy environment and with what they really need, at least most of them.
Worse yet, in many places couples or single mothers -mostly- have one child after another, without any consideration to the reality that they do not have the economic and emotional resources to provide for them, which generates problems for the family, the community and even the country where they live.
Hence, in some countries it has been decided to limit the number of children a couple can have, thus controlling population growth for various purposes.
In the case of my country, Venezuela, to date no law has been decided to be implemented regarding this.
Regarding the question of whether the government should "meddle" in these matters or whether they have the right, in my opinion it is completely reasonable for the government to establish rules in this regard. Why?
First, obviously, because a ruler has the right to establish rules, especially if they can benefit in some way those who are governed. Second, because this particular issue is quite problematic here in Venezuela and in many Latin American countries; it is no secret that there is a big problem of teenagers getting pregnant and creating dysfunctional and impossible to cope with families for those involved.
In my opinion, it is not simply putting a limit on the number of children that will help solve this. There has to be equity, which is not the same as equality. Simply put: there should be an evaluation of the economic and psychological situation of each couple that intends to have children, and allow only those that meet certain parameters, ensuring that the children can enjoy the welfare they are entitled to from birth until they can take responsibility for themselves and become independent.
At least, that's what I think, what do you think?
Translated with DeepL