> How can it be exploitation if they have fully freedom in choosing to forgo the deal? I detailed my reasoning in the response. Specifically, that the exchange

> How can it be exploitation if they have fully freedom in choosing to forgo the deal? I detailed my reasoning in the response. Specifically, that the exchange of basic care for the services rendered may not be considered a "fair" exchange [0], and thus being unfair treatment, and thus being exploitation. In regards to morality, I agree with your sentiments. Bystander effect isn't the right word for it, but it feels very similar. More of an out-of-sight-out-of-mind, willful-ignorance thing. You can't claim ignorance when the child is at your doorstep asking you for help, but you can when they're somewhere else. There could also be an angle there with protection of one's own social / familial group over others, even if it means preventable harm to the other group. Also, I'd like to thank you for this reasonable and engaging exchange. [0] This would, of course, be a culturally sensitive judgement.