Child Selection

In recent study of the early atomist philosopher Democritus, I came across this quote with the notable pre-socratic's views on family building:

'A man who wants children would, I think, do better to get one from friends. The child will then be the sort that he wants - in this way it is possible to choose according to one's mind from many, whereas, if one begets his own children, there are many dangers involved; for he must live with whomever he begets.'

What a role model.