- Physical and emotional needs are met

- Offspring are not a threat to you or others

- You have the resources to care for them

- You enjoy parenting and find fulfillment in it

2. Abandoning your offspring

- They are a threat to you or others

- You are not able or willing to provide for their needs

- They would be better off without you

- You do not enjoy parenting and do not find fulfillment in it

3. Eating your offspring

- Only consider as last resort

- Ethically and morally questionable

- Could have adverse consequences on your health

- May traumatize you and/or others