Usually this desire [for family limitation] has been laid…
“Usually this desire [for family limitation] has been laid to economic pressure It has asserted itself among the rich and among the poor, among the intelligent and the unintelligent. It has been manifested in such horrors as infanticide, child abandonment and abortion.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Economic pressure drives families to extreme actions across all classes.
In simple terms: Economic stress leads to drastic family decisions.
Address root economic causes.
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When to use this quote
- public policy
- social work
- healthcare
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can reduce such pressures?
- How do cultural norms influence these choices?
Economic solutions alone may not change deep cultural values.