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In poor countries, people want to have many kids so that they can take care of their parents when they are old. It's an ancient idea.
by Scarblac 8y ago
In poor countries, people want to have many kids so that they can take care of their parents when they are old. It's an ancient idea.
- hopler 8y agoRich countries too, via social insurance, but we allow free riders
- rchaud 8y agoThe "many kids" part of it isn't by choice; in some countries it's because it's expected that not all will live to reach adulthood. Fortunately infant mortality rates have been falling worldwide for years, as have fertility rates in some of the world's most populous countries.