“You Need a Licence for a Dog, But Not a Child?”

A reflective rant about how backwards the world is. 17 August 2025

It hit me the other day how backwards the world is. If you want to get married, you have to fill out paperwork, prove your identity, and jump through legal hoops. If you want to adopt an animal, you’ll probably have a home visit and checks to make sure you’re suitable. Even driving a car requires theory tests, lessons, and practical exams.

But if you want to have a baby? Nothing. No checks. No tests. No procedures. Just biology doing its thing.

And that feels wrong. Because children aren’t a goldfish you pick up from the pet shop — they’re whole human beings who will need love, care, stability, and guidance. Yet society acts like it’s fine to let anyone have one, no questions asked.

The ironic thing is, the people who stress about whether they’ll be good parents usually are the good ones. They read books, ask questions, and think about the future. Meanwhile others… well, not everyone takes the responsibility seriously, and it’s the kids who pay the price.

I’m not saying there should be some dystopian “baby licence” system — but maybe we should be more honest about how unprepared a lot of people are. We treat parenthood as a given, not a privilege, and I can’t help but think children deserve better than that.

🌟 Daisy’s Corner 🌟

“Oh babes, imagine if babies came with a theory test. Multiple choice:

‘Your toddler throws spaghetti on the ceiling. Do you…’

A) Cry

B) Join them

C) Phone Nanny 999

Honestly, it’s easier to get a baby than it is to get a bloody Netflix password these days. At least Netflix checks who’s paying the bill.

And don’t get me started on the exam. Forget GCSE Maths — the real test is surviving Peppa Pig on loop without yeeting the TV out the window. If you can do that, fine, here’s your parenting licence, gold star included.

But nah, society said: ‘You want a human being? Crack on, hun. No paperwork, no deposit, just vibes.’ Unhinged.”

Tags: reflection, society, parenting, Daisy’s Corner

One response to ““You Need a Licence for a Dog, But Not a Child?””

TheZebraPuzzle

August 19, 2025 at 2:41 am

I really hear what you’re saying. At the same time, I’ve found that no amount of theory or preparation can ever fully get you ready. As a parent of two, the only thing that’s truly “prepared” me has been the experience itself. And even then, I’m not sure “prepared” is the right word — because parenthood isn’t something anyone of us can arrive at. It’s an ongoing process of growing, adjusting, and learning alongside our kids. In that sense, it never really ends.

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