Why are people required to take parenting classes before they become a foster parent, but not a blood parent?

Why is it that the law requires people to take parenting classes before they become a foster parent, but..
When a couple is expecting a biological child, the law doesn’t require them to take any classes.
That sounds one-sided to me; shouldn’t all soon-to-be-parents be held to the same standards?
Why are temporary parents required to do stuff [...]

when should my boyfriend and i sign up for child birth classes and parenting classes?

my due date is april 9th 09, and i am 5 mo pregnant right now, when should we start signing up for classes?

I can teach both parenting classes and in-home business classes but should I, one after the other, a 2 for 1?

I am confident and excited in teaching both I just have not considered doing them back to back yet (I am new at developing in-home bussinesses and I’m just trying to get started). I have been a parenting counselor for 5 years.
They are both 1 hour each for a total of two [...]

Why are there not parenting classes during High School?

I think it’s a simple, if you do this, this will be the results. Granted, there are people out there that no matter how much education, they’re still going to be Idiots. But, I think we need to try.

should parents be required to take parenting classes?

It is difficult for any first-time parent and/or parents to raise a child. Therefore, they are liable to make an egregious mistake out of ignorance.

World Wide Web is emerging as an alternative source to secure excellent parenting tips. For the believers of the point that good parenting ensures better future of the wards, web works as an important alternative to seek help from. In order to choose the parenting source, well suited to the nature of the kids, the [...]

How do you blend families when you and your partner have very different parenting styles?

Our parenting styles are differnt..he is WAY to permissive and layed back about the things his children do ie listening to inappropriate music or being disrespectful. When it comes to my children (who are not perfect) he is quick to judge and point fingers. I am more strict and structured than he is and I’m [...]

My new family parenting program with 2 seperate but related classes.Will it work?

I’m developing a family program using 2 separate but related family classes; 1. Parenting; and 2. Health and Wellness, (a MLM Co.) both are 1 hr. each. Classes meet once a week for 12 weeks & with family “money” and “time management” as important side issue(s) & topic(s). My business hours are 9am-9pm with [...]

Any good ideas on how to get students for my parenting classes, or grants to teach in prisons, libraries, etc?

This parenting information and class has helped me change my relationship with my son from an unhappy one to a very loving one. I would like to share this understanding with anyone who is interested. I have volunteered in a women’s prison before and feel open to teaching in that setting, but need a grant [...]

Parenting classes?

I just had a thought, why don’t we make every parent take a a few classes on how to be a good and loving parent, and teach you some tricks to make life easier on you.
Only problem is rounding up people who get pregnant, it’d be kinda hard to track em down for parenting classes.
I [...]