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The selection part works on individuals, what changes from selection is the frequency of alleles in the population. By not having children the alleles you carry
by danieltillett 8y ago
The selection part works on individuals, what changes from selection is the frequency of alleles in the population. By not having children the alleles you carry will become rarer in the population of the next generation (all things being equal).
- tcbawo 8y agoAlso, having children later in life reduces the role that grandparents play in a childs life, reducing an important safety net.
- DoreenMichele 8y agoOr removing/reducing neurotic (or even abusive) family nonsense, depending on the family in question.
- danieltillett 8y agoNot having children removes the grandparents. Hard to be a grandparent unless you have children.