Why Did Having Many Children Make Sense Before the Days

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why did having many children make sense before the days of old age pensions,family allowance,and welfare?

• A)The family was a stronger social institution.
• B)People had limited access to contraceptives.
• C)Children provided natural companions in old age.
• D)Children provided the best social security system.

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