Alarms Quote by Garrett Hardin
“Society does not need more children; but it does need more loved children. Quite literally, we cannot afford unloved children - but we pay heavily for them every day. There should not be the slightest communal concern when a woman elects to destroy the life of her thousandth-of-an-ounce embryo. But all society should rise up in alarm when it hears that a baby that is not wanted is about to be born.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Tragedy of the Commons, 1968
Society should prioritize caring for children who are loved; unwanted children cause societal cost and moral alarm.
In simple terms: Loved children are needed; unwanted children are costly.
Key Takeaway
Promote child welfare and responsible choices.
Themes
family
ethics
population
society
responsibility
Mood
concerned
serious
Type
ethical
policy
When to use this quote
- parental counseling
- policy making
- public health campaigns
Key Concepts
child welfare
population ethics
social cost
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance reproductive rights with societal impact?
- What policies support both child welfare and personal freedom?
A Different Perspective
Societal concerns may overlook individual rights.
