Do children become more an economic burden than economic benefit as the subsistence base shifts from agriculture to manufacturing?

As the subsistence base shifts from agriculture to manufacturing, children often become more of an economic burden than a benefit. In agricultural settings, children can contribute to family labor, which directly supports household income. However, in manufacturing economies, the cost of raising and educating children increases, and they may not contribute to family income until they reach working age. Consequently, parents may view children more as a financial liability, especially if they require significant investment in education and care.