The Extension of Childhood

The amount of time it takes mammals to grow up is related to the complexity of the understanding of their world. As humans learn more about their world they can gain greater control over the environment. Young men may now choose to be sterilized to avoid reproduction. It should be a standard medical procedure to sterilize young men and save their sperm until they are actually ready to take care of a child. Many men are burdened by having children, long before they are ready. People need more time to explore and understand the huge amount of information and experience available.