[–] The_Tinamou 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
That was because people were poor and it was usually women,kids and eledery who needed caring for, not young strong able bodied males, unless we're talking a farm or something. Other than that, young males are supposed to go out and EXPAND the family.
[–] Newyearsrevolutions 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Define poor? Not enough Shekels for you?