Question

Betsy and Luke recently told their parents that they did not want to have children. Betsy’s mom cried and accused them of being selfish and suggested that they would probably be lonely in old age. The mother’s response is an example of__________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Pronatalism

Explanation:

Pronatalism or as also called a pro-birth position is the belief that parenthood is essential for social reasons. The belief in pronatalism promotes child-rearing practices and high birth rates. Supporters of this philosophy believe to limit contraception and abortion. Religion too promotes pronatalism to encourage reproduction which ensure them a large number of followers.

As per the question, the belief of Betsy's mother that Betsy would face problem, if she don't have kids, represents the social implication of pronatalism.