Ireland, a predominantly Catholic country, loves children, and encourages people to have lots of them. Lorraine and her husband do not want any children, and her Irish parents are pleading with her to reconsider: "Don't be so selfish," they say, "you'll be lonely in old age." This is an example of:

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Ireland, a predominantly Catholic country, loves children, and encourages people to have lots of them. Lorraine and her husband do not want any children, and her Irish parents are pleading with her to reconsider: "Don't be so selfish," they say, "you'll be lonely in old age." This is an example of:

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Pronatalism is the belief that having children is desirable and promotes social welfare. This scenario shows how Lorraine's parents are trying to promote pronatalism by encouraging their daughter to have children despite her personal choice.

Ireland, a Predominantly Catholic Country, Loves Children, and Encourages People