A major reason for large families in many cultures is to due high death rates.

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In many cultures with a history of high infant and child mortality rates, having large families was important in order to ensure that at least some children survived to adulthood and could support aging parents. However, as public health measures and medical advancements have reduced mortality rates, family size has decreased in many parts of the world.

A Major Reason for Large Families in Many Cultures Is