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A startling assertion from the speaker posits that when a man fathers children, he effectively gives the woman "hostages," relying on her to exploit his resources and anchor him in a system of dependency. This perspective views children as tools used primarily for securing stability for women and as a means for men to justify their subjugation—an idea that challenges traditional notions of family and love.
Historically, the societal paradigm favored women remaining with men who could provide protection and resources, creating a dynamic where leaving was viewed as a loss of security. This created a situation in which men "enslaved" themselves by virtue of their reproductive capacities, and women gained a form of leverage through motherhood.