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447. How Much Do We Really Care About Children?

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The Paradox of Child Safety and Birth Rates

This chapter explores how the very safety features of car seats intended to protect children may be contributing to declining birth rates. It examines the social implications of this trend, highlighting the challenges families face and how public policies influence attitudes toward child-rearing.

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