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Ridiculous - government-driven family management
Quotes from other posters:
"Most reasonable people think children should tell their parents about important things like pregnancy"
"Bottom line, the state can't mandate family communication"
Exactly. There are many things I'd like my children to be honest with me about: sex, drugs, friends, bad grades, a fight, day in school, etc. How about we legislate that? Did a teenager buy a condom at a pharmacy? Must tell the parent. Did a teenager check out Anarchist Cookbook from the library? Must tell the parent. Did you spot a teenager at a late night party? Do the parents know? Must tell them. Etc.
Now, in terms of legislating honesty IN the government... that's a more promising avenue for activism.