Think of the children?

As a thought experiment:

What if we introduced, in this country, child licenses?

Namely, that in order to have a child, you must pass a test, covering:

Basic child care. How to look after them, both physically and mentally, but most importantly how to seek additional advice with looking after them. Including stuff like nutrition, and fun stuff like nappies and pottys. Also psychological stuff, like rules and discipline - how to give a child a 'free and fun' childhood, but without letting them run riot.

Educational needs - how the educational system works, and what they actually will learn (yes, before the child's born, not as they're thinking about schools). How to enhance their child's early learning.

Financial needs - demonstrable understanding of how much a child actually costs, and what that means for their finances. (not stopping someone who's not got a lot of money from having a child, but more making it entirely clear that babys are expensive).

Genetics? Understanding of genetic factors that lead to 'probable' outcomes - primarily congenital diseases, but also stuff like propensity for being shortsighted.

Hints and tips for how to deal with 'situations' you don't have as a non-parent - e.g. children in a supermarket, going out in the evenings, that kind of thing.

And ... hmm probably other stuff that benefits from forethought.

Should there be disqualifying factors? Does _everyone_ have a right to have children?

If so, what should they be?

And... how would you enforce this? The easiest way would be 'some kind' of mandatory birth control, but ... well then you start straying into the realm of human rights.

Perhaps you could require any 'new' parents to pass the test within 6 months, or their children will be taken into foster care? Might work, but would lead to children ending up being 'hidden' from 'the big bad system', which would be even worse.

Would it, or could it work? Should it?