Parenting without a license is usually prevented by pre-emptive contraception implants before the age of fertility. Those who want to be parents can have that contraception removed once they pass their license.

Unlicensed parenting usually involves special circumstances, so each instance is investigated and the perpetrator given emergency lessons in being a proper parent.

Special Snowflakes and Knomiras are definitely punished because they should know better. Until they do accept their responsibilities, the implants stay in place and the fines increase with each objection.

The Quiverfull movement are just pre-emptively banned from settling in Alliance stations.