Status Symbol Babies

March 02, 2006

Fathers like to show off their children and according to USU anthropologists this trend started long ago. The researchers found instances in many cultures where dads borrow tots from mom for display as they greet friends, thus demonstrating their fertility and ability as providers.

For more information contact David Lancy, professor, Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology, College of HASS, Utah State University, (435) 797-1322.

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