Contents
A. Introduction
B. Considerations of Quantity
1. It is desirable that a mean family size at replacement level be achieved soon
2. We are currently near to achieving an average family size at replacement level
3. It is probable that mean family size would currently be below replacement level if there were no unwanted births
4. Current concepts of "ideal family size" are in excess of replacement level, but may lead to a size at replacement level
5. The priorities in arriving at a situation in which all births are planned
6. The appropriate measures to be taken if average fully planned family size proves to be above replacement level
C. Considerations of Quality
1. Variation in family size should be related to parental capacity to provide a good home environment and a good genetic endowment to their children
2. The establishment of socially desirable variation of family size must be left to the good sense of the parents themselves
3. Variation in family size in the interests of children is compatible with a mean family size at replacement rate
D. Conclusions