We learn parenting skills from many places. Perhaps our biggest influence on our attitude towards parenting is from our parents and how we were raised. We also are influenced by media, science, religion, and other sources.

Our question is, what if a license was required to become a parent, as suggested by David Lykken in our week one readings. What do you think should be required to obtain that license? At first blush you may think this could never happen, and it may not. But the point is to think of why a license could be needed; think of the benefits, what would be needed to overcome objections. How do values enter in to the discussion? please include references in APA format.

Use one theory from this list and apply it to your argument of license or not.

• Erikson's Lifespan Theory of Development
• Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Theory of Development
• Jean Piaget's Constructivist Theory
• Socio-Culture Theory of Lev Vygotsky