Exponential Population Growth: Another Push for Small Families

Big families are frowned upon by the world today. A family of ten will receive a range of reactions from looks of surprise and disbelief to anger and disgust. This attitude is rather unique in the history of the world. Years ago a large family ensured plenty of help for the farmer. For some many children meant that the parents would be well cared for in their old age. For others, many sons meant prestige, and in some countries many daughters meant money from dowries. Until recent advances in...