[mumblypeg]

I wasn’t referring to today’s individual families & their particular preferences.

I was referring to historical time frames— society in general was agrarian — and large families in general were considered a blessing, from Biblical times until the 1800s.

Industrialization caused mass migration off the farm & into cities. People in cities —in general— felt economically pressured to have fewer children.

[Tax-chick]

I understand that. I was pointing out that your economic construct was a thing, but it’s not the only thing.