Parenting In Utopia Poem by John Sensele

In Utopia, parents take courses in child care
Nutrition, genetics, anthropology, psychology
Lactology, mental health and in methods to prepare
Every family member to study the socialization sociology.

In Utopia, parents aptitude and attitude tests
Whose continuous assessment contributes only one percent
Whereas pesky multiple choice examinations in computer vests
Together with high quality essays account for ninety nine descent.

In Utopia, a trainee parent who disobeyed an offspring's command
Condemns himself to permanent exclusion or expulsion
From the parental doctoral degree programs which demand
Tact, sobriety, humility and a keen sense towards a specific child friendly ovation.

In Utopia, a trainee parent who administers any form of corporal punishment
Raises his voice, neglects to provide essential home facilities, amenities
Runs the risk of suspension from the course of total banishment
Solitary confinement, visit to parental rehabilitation activities and duties.

In Utopia, men and women who trade unprintables
Spend long hours in a sinbin to reflect upon the misdemeanour
On which Utopians frown from homes to stables
Where horses and hippos place a high premium on the virtue of a sober manor.