There is a strong view in Nigeria, as in many other cultures, that a marriage is not complete without children. I don't agree; I'm wary of the idea that people have to have some particular functionality in order to be full members of society. I think it's a very dangerous idea. Humans are humans and they are worthy of respect... (Ayobami Adebayo)

There is a strong view in Nigeria, as in many other cultures, that a marriage is not complete without children. I don't agree; I'm wary of the idea that people have to have some particular functionality in order to be full members of society. I think it's a very dangerous idea. Humans are humans and they are worthy of respect...

Ayobami Adebayo

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