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[โ€“] oce@jlai.lu 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I guess it's a side effect of the instinct to take care of our children.

[โ€“] dustyData@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

In general, unless you are a sociopath with no empathy, humans have an innate need to help and assists others. It makes us feel good to help others, not just our own children.