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Re:The global fertility rate is falling by leokennis on Wednesday July 15, 2020 @03:54AM (#23842435)
Not if it's just for that reason. But, historically, for humans besides passing on genes, having children has been a very economic decision:

- Increases the labor potential of the family "for free"

- Now you have someone to take care of you when you're old

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Re:The global fertility rate is falling by depr on Wednesday July 15, 2020 @06:15AM (#23843259)
So besides not being alone in old age you also get economic benefits. That does sound interesting.
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