Which of the following is NOT a likely explanation for the high fertility that existed for most of human history?
A) Need to overcome high mortality
B) Children are a source of security and labor for their parents
C) The desire for sons
D) Religious objections to the use of contraception

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Religious objections to contraception are a more modern concern, whereas historically, high fertility was more about compensating for high mortality rates, economic benefits of having more children, and cultural preferences for sons.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Likely Explanation for the High