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fishtail

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That is a topic on the radio today, if couples are restricted to one child
global warming will not be a problem, for some reason China was singled out
for criticism, i missed some of it.

Edit, China is given as an example for the one child policy.
 
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Wait, how will global warming not be a problem ?

there are hundreds of other factors that influence global warming. It doesn't mean that having less children won't help however.
 
The argument on the radio was less people less use of world reserves, less pollution, etc, etc.
 
Well implementing that kind of policy in the free world would certainly reduce the population....rather quickly.
 
People will not stop having babies, simply because the world is at stake, you'd have to threaten them with a financial/personal incentive/threat.
 
Well, if they so desire they can produce an army larger than Australia's population and using the Uranium we export to them, attack south east asia, starting with Japan and working around to the U.S ]
Do another WWIV.
 
Challenger78 said:
Well, if they so desire they can produce an army larger than Australia's population and using the Uranium we export to them, attack south east asia, starting with Japan and working around to the U.S ]
Do another WWIV.
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Good Call. Of course i'm hoping they get pissed and kill their oppressors, but that is asking far too much of the very obedient Chinese.
 
If so inclined, they could rise up and there could be nothing we could do to stop them, all they need is a radical leader, with nukes......
 
fishtail said:
That is a topic on the radio today, if couples are restricted to one child
global warming will not be a problem, for some reason China was singled out
for criticism, i missed some of it.

Edit, China is given as an example for the one child policy.
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The downside of having only one child is that these children will grow up without the dynamics of socialisation that siblings provide. Add to that the lack of playtime and the need to set playdates for children to even meet and play with other children, and we are looking at a society of misfits.
 
Sam, you got me with dynamics of socialisation, does that mean the way people interact with each other? , don't you learn that from your parents and your environment ? I thought you play with other children at school anyways ?
 
Challenger78 said:
Sam, you got me with dynamics of socialisation, does that mean the way people interact with each other? , don't you learn that from your parents and your environment ? I thought you play with other children at school anyways ?
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You learn differently from different people, the way you behave towards your parents is different from the way you react to teachers or strangers. Also, having a sibling has a tremendous impact on your ability to understand and relate to people on a personal level.

I've noticed only children seem more self centered, need more attention for self validation and treat relationships like a equal quid pro quo ( require equal give and take). I think this has to do with the dynamics of sacrifice that children learn with siblings; giving up something you own or want is rather unlikely with friends, but happens pretty often with siblings.

Also lone children are more self absorbed, less other-thinking, because in such families, life revolves around them to a very great extent. If the marriage breaks up, they also tend to have lower emotional support as they are the only ones who are "between parents" ie they have unique experiences which they cannot share :)
 
Some countries encourage big families with child benefits, may be it would be an idea to stop these benefits?
 
S.A.M. said:
You learn differently from different people, the way you behave towards your parents is different from the way you react to teachers or strangers. Also, having a sibling has a tremendous impact on your ability to understand and relate to people on a personal level.

I've noticed only children seem more self centered, need more attention for self validation and treat relationships like a equal quid pro quo ( require equal give and take). I think this has to do with the dynamics of sacrifice that children learn with siblings; giving up something you own or want is rather unlikely with friends, but happens pretty often with siblings.

Also lone children are more self absorbed, less other-thinking, because in such families, life revolves around them to a very great extent. If the marriage breaks up, they also tend to have lower emotional support as they are the only ones who are "between parents" ie they have unique experiences which they cannot share :)
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I hope you aren't saying that all children without siblings are spoilt :D
I understand what you mean by siblings providing emotional support however, Isn't it possible that that the dynamics of sacrifice and giving is instilled in another way, while i'm not saying that single children aren't spoilt,
(some of them can be complete brats ) but being an only child isn't a handicap in any way.
 
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Challenger78 said:
I hope you aren't saying that all children without siblings are spoilt :D
I understand what you mean by siblings providing emotional support however, Isn't it possible that that the dynamics of sacrifice and giving is instilled in another way, while i'm not saying that single children aren't spoilt,
(some of them can be complete brats including myself) but being an only child isn't a handicap in any way.
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Its not a handicap if there are other children out there with siblings to rub against, but a society of only children?
 
As a society of only children, they would have their own culture, and hopefully their own social dynamic, it's no less dangerous than the cultures of today.
Also, i'd like to think that how you treat and identify with people differs as you age rather than stay inprinted in you from childhood.
 
The countries that have incentives to increase family size are in need of a population increase. So unless its in overcrowded conditions, i don't see the point.
 
Challenger78 said:
As a society of only children, they would have their own culture, and hopefully their own social dynamic, it's no less dangerous than the cultures of today.
Also, i'd like to think that how you treat and identify with people differs as you age rather than stay inprinted in you from childhood.
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Perhaps, but I would say that old habits die hard.
 
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