Saving unwanted children: a proposal for a National Rearing Institute

Area of Science:

• Social Policy
• Demography
• Child Welfare

Background:

• Millions of unwanted children face abortion, abandonment, neglect, and abuse annually.
• Many developed nations grapple with declining birth rates and depopulation.
• Existing social structures can perpetuate the oppression of women.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a novel policy, "Project New Republicans," addressing both child welfare and demographic decline.
• To offer pregnant women and mothers a one-time, unconditional option to relinquish parental rights and obligations.
• To ensure the well-being and development of children while supporting maternal health and self-realization.

Main Methods:

• Proposal of a government-led National Rearing Institute.
• Implementation of an irreversible and unconditional parental rights relinquishment system.
• Grounding the policy in utilitarian and inter-generational justice frameworks and a human rights-based approach.

Main Results:

• Protection and support for the best interests of unwanted children.
• Maximized health outcomes and self-realization opportunities for mothers.
• Mitigation of societal depopulation through a managed influx from procreation.

Conclusions:

• "Project New Republicans" offers a comprehensive solution to concurrent issues of unwanted children and depopulation.
• The policy aligns with principles of justice and human rights, particularly for women.
• This initiative can foster a more equitable and sustainable society.