Children Quote by Lee Kuan Yew
“We must encourage those who earn less than $200 per month and cannot afford to nurture and educate many children never to have more than two… We will regret the time lost if we do not now take the first tentative steps towards correcting a trend which can leave our society with a large number of the physically, intellectually and culturally anaemic.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Development Forum, 1972
He urges support for the poorest families, limiting child numbers to prevent societal decline and promote health.
In simple terms: Help the very poor and keep families small.
Key Takeaway
Support low‑income families and limit family size.
Themes
poverty alleviation
population control
public health
social stability
education
Mood
concerned
pragmatic
Type
policy
ethical
When to use this quote
- social welfare programs
- family planning initiatives
- community health projects
- policy reform
Key Concepts
economic disparity
resource scarcity
demographic policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we aid the poor without restricting families?
- What alternatives exist to improve health and education?
A Different Perspective
May raise ethical concerns about reproductive rights.
