Colorado initiative would mandate pre-wedding education

[Tx4obama]

Colorado initiative would mandate pre-wedding education

A proposed initiative that could land a spot on the Colorado ballot would require couples who want to get married to go through 10 hours of pre-wedding marriage education.

The measure, sponsored by a California-based group called Kids Against Divorce, is aimed at preparing couples for their new roles as spouses, the group said.

The measure mandates 20 hours of education if either the bride or the groom is getting married for a second time, the Denver Post reported. Those marrying for a third time would be required to undergo 30 hours of education.

Those whose first spouse has died would only be required to take 10 hours of education. Anyone obtaining a civil union wouldn’t be required to attend classes.

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Full post here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2014/01/22/colorado-initiative-would-mandate-pre-wedding-education/

Additional post here: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2014/01/20/Group-proposes-ballot-measure-requiring-pre-marriage-education/UPI-20171390255961/

[tridim]

1. DERP

Bzzzzt. It's a free country "Kids Against Divorce".

[musiclawyer]

2. If rather this be done in high school

Mandatory last semester of HS life skills class Not just about balancing a check book. But also marriage, children, relationship building, legal significance , nutrition and personal growth

That is way more useful to society than some HS classes that exist as glorified baby sitting

[bemildred]

5. +1. nt

[Jersey Devil]

3. Catholics have been doing that for generations

They call them Pre-Cana Conferences.

[LiberalFighter]

6. I wonder how that has worked out?

[msongs]

4. sounds like another scam from the jesus cult nt

[LiberalFighter]

7. I agree it is a scam.

[LiberalFighter]

8. What exactly would they provide in the education for 10 hours that is worthwhile?

If the 10 hours isn't enough for those divorced multiple times then how is more time going to help?

And they punish those widowed when it didn't involve marital issues?

Why the focus on religious ceremonies?

This should be left entirely in the hands of the clergy to decide what is required.

[NCLefty]

9. "Those whose first spouse has died would only be required to take 10 hours of education."

WTF!