Straight off a Google search result quoting a CNN article:
To raise a child born in 2013 to the age of 18, it will cost a middle-income couple just over $245,000, according to newly released estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture."
But, as it turns out, completely unnecessary, since higher standard of living seems to reduce reproduction rate nicely in the Real World (tm).
In less "developed" nations, large families are an economic necessity where families need children to support the household (example in farming). Having many children is seen as a sign of favor from God among other groups. Also, a lack of birth control no doubt plays a large role.
What does that tell you? It tells me that reproductive motivations have root access to the wetware OS and are using that access to control the system subtly and pervasively.
Boys will be boys, especially when society all but encourages them to skip town once the deed is done. In some situations, the consequences are far less significant for males - for starters, they are not the ones pregnant, dealing with morning sickness, and possibly giving birth.
I have seen the "baby effect" in action. When a women shows other women a new baby, it can cause the other women to have a stronger desire to have that experience (of holding a newborn) again. I don't see this leading to a sudden number of new pregnancies in said social group, but it does seem to heighten maternal instincts.
Just like smelling food may increase one's hunger, perhaps stimuli that elicits a similar instinct in women also has the effect of increasing desire to have a real child.
Once it becomes necessary to baby proof your home to keep the robo-babies safe, and there are dire consequesbces if the "baby" is harmed... then perhaps we will see some positive benefits from this.
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Straight off a Google search result quoting a CNN article:
To raise a child born in 2013 to the age of 18, it will cost a middle-income couple just over $245,000, according to newly released estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture."
Yeah, that's a big of money!
But, as it turns out, completely unnecessary, since higher standard of living seems to reduce reproduction rate nicely in the Real World (tm).
In less "developed" nations, large families are an economic necessity where families need children to support the household (example in farming). Having many children is seen as a sign of favor from God among other groups. Also, a lack of birth control no doubt plays a large role.
What does that tell you? It tells me that reproductive motivations have root access to the wetware OS and are using that access to control the system subtly and pervasively.
Change the root password. :)
Boys will be boys, especially when society all but encourages them to skip town once the deed is done. In some situations, the consequences are far less significant for males - for starters, they are not the ones pregnant, dealing with morning sickness, and possibly giving birth.
Yes, I have seen this response in my wife when she sees a newborn. A very scary, however short lived feeling for dad...
Yes, definatley. But no harm in taking multiple angles!
I have seen teen parents have a child... then just when I think they will not do that again... they get pregnant again.
Seems that some things just cant't be stopped in all cases.
That being said, I'm sure it helps; I have twins. Do I want a third child... ehhhh, maybe after some further therapy I'll consider it. :)
Did you pass your high school health class? Perhaps a refresher is required... ;)
I have seen the "baby effect" in action. When a women shows other women a new baby, it can cause the other women to have a stronger desire to have that experience (of holding a newborn) again. I don't see this leading to a sudden number of new pregnancies in said social group, but it does seem to heighten maternal instincts.
Just like smelling food may increase one's hunger, perhaps stimuli that elicits a similar instinct in women also has the effect of increasing desire to have a real child.
Just a speculation that crossed my mind.
Agreed!
Once it becomes necessary to baby proof your home to keep the robo-babies safe, and there are dire consequesbces if the "baby" is harmed... then perhaps we will see some positive benefits from this.
Schools should stick to Reading, Writing and Math, and drop the stupid social experiments that usually cause more problems than they solve.
If we do that, where else can we attain such valuable data that benefits society?
Did they also get the Anniversary Update? May explain a few problems...
Obviously you're not doing it right.
Take me to the Creator!
Bubba will understand.
Rest in palms...
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That would be absolutely, totally, and in all other ways inconceivable!
Why do the "raisins" move?
I wish to cancel my subscription. Here is my soul.
You will see 10% less ads for a day of their choosing.
I don't think that word means what you think it means...
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The main question when picking a new phone is whether to choose an Android one or an iPhone.
Somewhere a group of Windows phones are sitting on bar stools, all on their 10th shot, wondering... "Where did I go wrong?"
1. Pair devices
2. Reboot
3. Repair devices
4. Profit!