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    When a child is chosen for specific traits, parental atta... — Carmelics
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    Supports→A selective mentality in reproduction may lead to conditional rather than unconditional love for children after birth

    When a child is chosen for specific traits, parental attachment becomes structurally indexed to those traits, making love contingent on trait-expression rather than mere existence.

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    Mere existence(as used in ethics and philosophy of love)
    Simply being alive or present, without needing to do anything special or have any particular qualities.
    Parental attachment(as used in ethics and philosophy of relationships)
    The emotional bond between a parent and child—the deep connection that makes parents care for and protect their kids.
    Structurally indexed to(as used in philosophical analysis)
    Built into the foundation of something in a direct, connected way; not accidental but essential to how the system works.
    Trait-expression(as used in philosophy of genetics and parenting ethics)
    When specific qualities or characteristics a person has actually show up or become visible in their behavior and abilities.
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