Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-1] of 1 Hugh LaFollette quotesHugh LaFollette QuotesHugh LaFollette Consequently, any activity that is potentially harmful to others and requires certain demonstrated competence for its safe performance, is subject to regulation that is, it is theoretically desirable that we regulate it. ... In fact, I dare say that parenting is a paradigm of such activities since the potential for harm is great (both in the extent of harm any one person can suffer and in the number of people potentially harmed) and the need for competence is so evident. Consequently, there is good reason to believe that parents should be licensed.~ Hugh LaFollette Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print