Quote by Garrett Hardin

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights describes the family as the natural and fundamental unit of society. It follows that any choice and decision with regard to the size of the family must irrevocably rest with the family itself, and cannot be made by anyone else.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights describes the fami

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of families and their autonomy when it comes to making decisions regarding the size of their family. According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the family is seen as the basic unit of society. As a result, deciding the number of children a family should have should solely be left to that family. This highlights the need to respect and uphold the rights and choices of individuals and their families, ensuring that no external entity can intervene in such personal matters.

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By Garrett Hardin

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