"Why is it that we need a license to own a dog, to drive a car, and catch a fish, but any brainless moron with no concept of responsibility can be a parent?" - Anonymous
I seen this and wanted to share it , because It's a good point and I have too much time on my hands. We expect parents to be prime examples for how children grow and mature, and to be held responsible ( re · spon · si · ble ) for their actions until the age of which legal consent is obtained by our children.
Responsible by definition :
1. Having an obligation to do something as part of a job or role.
2. Being the primary cause of something and so able to be blamed or credited for it.