Why are parenting classes required for a divorce?

What is the importance of parenting class since it is required when we are talking about divorce.Why are parenting classes required for a divorce?
This must be new since my parents' divorce (almost 15 years ago). I would expect it is for the purpose of knowing how to help your child get accustomed to the divorce (switching houses, dealing with emotions etc...)Why are parenting classes required for a divorce?
I haven't heard of parenting classes prior to divorce either, but I think it's a good idea. It may also be to discuss how NOT to put your child in the middle of the divorce, by questioning them about the other parent all of the time. Plus, there are some parents in this world that will send their child to their mom or dad's without any clothing, wearing clothes that don't fit, and without brushing their hair -- just to spite the other parent. I've seen this happen a few times, and it sickens me to know that people take their frustrations out on their child.
it must be something new in your area. Here in wisconsin they only require it if one parent complains about the other parent then they make both parents take it.
We have it here in Pennsylvania. The state knows that the divorce will affect the children, AND there's likely to be some disagreements over custody.





They don't so much teach you how to parent as how to get along through the divorce for the child's best interests, and what the custody process in your county is like.