I'm not necessarily aiming this idea at the American society, so "white" isn't really relevant. This idea could serve to replace China's "one child" policy, or in various other cultures as well.
As to the "rich" part, to some degree, yes. You, as a hypothetical financially-poor mother of 4, are doing your children a great disservice. Raising children costs money. Raising them well costs more. I'm a firm believer in not punishing children for their parents' stupidity, and people who can barely support themselves having multiple children are exhibiting a high level of that.
As someone who grew up that way, the idea of a family with one poverty-level income living in a trailer park with four kids is a lot scarier than most other social problems.
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Date: 2011-03-28 06:09 pm (UTC)As to the "rich" part, to some degree, yes. You, as a hypothetical financially-poor mother of 4, are doing your children a great disservice. Raising children costs money. Raising them well costs more. I'm a firm believer in not punishing children for their parents' stupidity, and people who can barely support themselves having multiple children are exhibiting a high level of that.
As someone who grew up that way, the idea of a family with one poverty-level income living in a trailer park with four kids is a lot scarier than most other social problems.
PS: Adopt.