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[–] 12 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Might be less that the subsistence farmer is so secure and more that they need the kids as a retirement plan. Most of the countries with falling birthrates have some sort of national pension for old people.

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  • [–] -3 points 2 months ago* (2 children)

    Sure, you could just make some shit up. That also works.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    American? Would explain why you haven't heard of national pensions. Though I thought even Americans had Social Security.

    Or you mean the other thing? Dude that's exactly what we did here 150+ years ago. If you have a bunch of kids, they'll provide your upkeep in old age. Some will tend to the farm, others may help in other ways (get a job in a city or even abroad, send money back home).

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