In a country like China and India, where population is the biggest problem and small family is a must, what should a couple - desiring for a second or third child - should do? Fullfil their personal desire or do their duty to their country (though there is no law against large families) ?
2006-07-13 01:30:14 · 15 answers · asked by dunowhat 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
In China there are laws. Familys with only one child are much better off. For a second child you have to pay a fee and it gets worse education than the first child. So I guess it depends on if you can afford another child.
2006-07-13 01:32:59 · answer #1 · answered by Obilee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
China has developed a problem that is only now becoming a serious issue-
Their laws against large families and their cultural preference for sons has created a shortage of women. Men that are now hitting marriage age are finding it VERY hard to find a wife... as many of them were aborted during gestation, or placed for adoption by families in other countries.
Thankfully, there is no such law in India, and even though there is still a preference for sons, there is not the problem of an imbalance in the population.
In my Human Development classes, I was told that to maintain a population there needs to be 3-5 children born to each manogamous couple, under the most current medical, nutritional circumstances (like in the US). In countries like India, where medical care and nutrition aren't so good and infant/child mortality is higher, a larger number of children is required.
With these thoughts in mind, I'm not really sure which is better- to obey the law or to provide for a healthy, balanced future population...
Laws of land or laws of nature.... Tough!!
2006-07-13 08:43:29 · answer #2 · answered by Yoda's Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should have a concern for their country.......... Having 2 kids is enough!! And they might think that when they can afford to give birth to and bring up the 3rd Child, it is okay to go ahead! But it isnt right, think what will happen if everyone starts to think this way!!! And that 3rd child in future may become the reason for someone's first or second child's not getting admission in college or not getting a job..................... Seems absurd, but it really can happen!!!
2006-07-13 08:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by nice_libra_guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your wording is off a bit because with the population explosion and problems in third world countries, why would you want to have another child and subject them to all the horror and poverty? I think it would be selfish and not a question of duty.
2006-07-13 08:35:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will your personal desire be looked upon with disdain by your fellow countrymen? Is another child easily assimilated into the family unit, financially and physically?
Children are a blessing. Let them not be born to a burdenous life.
2006-07-13 08:34:32 · answer #5 · answered by rrrevils 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fullfill your desires first...if it isnt against the law than you can do it!
2006-07-13 09:06:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IN CHINA, I DON`T KNOW A LAWS BUT IN INDIA THERE IS NO LAW FOR CHILDREN'S.SPECIALLY IN VILLAGES,YOU SEE ONLY IN ONE HOUSE,THERE IS FATHER,MOTHER AND 12 CHILDREN,BUT THERE IS NO FOOD FOR EAT,THIS IS THE REAL PROBLEMS IN INDIA`S POPULATION.THEY ARE NOT KNOW THAT WHAT IS POPULATION,SO THIS IS THE PROBLEM FOR GOVERNMENT OF INDIA.
2006-07-13 08:40:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe procreation is a fundamental right, and as such should supercede any "duty to country" considerations.
2006-07-13 08:41:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you can support the children, I see no prob. If you expect the government to pay for them, thats another story.
2006-07-13 08:35:09 · answer #9 · answered by groomingdiva_pgh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have the baby anyways. But I would make VERY sure I could support my family AND a new baby.
2006-07-13 08:34:34 · answer #10 · answered by Rayne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋