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Old 05-18-2004, 09:19 AM   #118
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Originally posted by ladysycamore
It's not so much the unplanning but the parenting. But, family planning IS lacking...
...And if the majority of Americans are incapable of exercising enough self-control to engage in proper "family planning," then how the hell will they ever be able to engage in proper parenting of said family?

If they can't be bothered to remember to take their pill every morning, or use that condom+spermicide, how will they plan a family budget and stick to it? (Oh, that's right, the average American owes $2,900 in credit card debt.)

Will they supervise a kid's homework? Teach them right from wrong, responsibility and respect for others?

Irresponsibility leads to children. Irresponsibility leads to bad parenting.

It's a vicious cycle.

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