Modern methods of birth control and family planning do not reach illiterate sections of society. Additionally, due to lack of awareness, there is resistance to adopting such methods. Illiterate people are unable to understand the impact that overpopulation can have. » (Oak, Manali) If we look even in the United States, the lower classes have more children. They have more children and become dependent on government assistance. In most cases, families with more children do so intentionally because government assistance is very attractive. Sheer ignorance and apathy are rampant in the face of poverty in America. If the human race does not come to some sort of solution regarding population growth, the earth's resources will inevitably run out and the human race will no longer exist. There are many programs and organizations currently trying to help end hunger and disease among the less fortunate all over the world. The United States itself is one of the greatest catalysts in the world. These charitable programs are all imperfect, but their concept is good. China is moving in the right direction and I hope many others will follow suit to help solve the problem.