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If people naturally imitate each other, is it true that “green” Moms who have have 3+ kids are blameless?

Monday, April 7th, 2008
Benson asked:


I know everyone things they’re unique, but obviously, when all your friends are having umpteen kids, it makes you more comfortable doing the same, right? (If you really doubt this, travel and observe other cultures–we’re all conformists.)

So a Mom with lots of kids isn’t just adding more consumers to the earth, but also communicating an eco-destructive social norm to others, right?

I think I’m in trouble.

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