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When it takes a depression for people to finally realize that having lots of children is not a good idea it really only effects those that had the money to have children in the first place. The ones that cant afford to are still going to have them. The ones that limited children due to the depression were typically middle class families. It is sad, that it continues to be the families that cant afford children that are having such large numbers. -- Kellye Sorber | When it takes a depression for people to finally realize that having lots of children is not a good idea it really only effects those that had the money to have children in the first place. The ones that cant afford to are still going to have them. The ones that limited children due to the depression were typically middle class families. It is sad, that it continues to be the families that cant afford children that are having such large numbers. -- Kellye Sorber | ||
| − | A very interesting read. I'm almost surprised the "moral crusaders" of the time didn't just encourage an "abstinence only" program. History certainly does mimic itself. Was it me, or was there a "blame the victim" thing going on in Bromley's article underneath everything? | + | A very interesting read. I'm almost surprised the "moral crusaders" of the time didn't just encourage an "abstinence only" program. History certainly does mimic itself. Was it me, or was there a "blame the victim" thing going on in Bromley's article underneath everything? The Catholic Church is still pushing the "safe period", or "rythm method." My wife and I now call that program the "go forth and multiply" deal. Been there, done that, DON'T WORK! - Phil N. |
== Lydia Mendoza recalls her career in the Depression == | == Lydia Mendoza recalls her career in the Depression == | ||
