require all expectant parent's to participate in a "parenting awareness and education" class.

Many parents expecting children may not have experience with children, know the stages of a child's development, or might just need a refresher. This course will enlighten parents with the stages of child growth, financial advising, it may discourage child abuse, promote proper nutrition and overall adjustment to the new addition to their family, (i.e. types of care, daycare, working parents with child, creating space for baby in home.) A parenting course will be beneficial to ensure the healthiest environment for a child to grow up in and promote education for expectant parents, similar to how driver's education helps new drivers. This course can be enforced by withholding Medicaid, Social Security card, or other government benefits with out proof of certification from this course.