In chapter 3, Jonas's father brings Gabriel home for the first time, and Lily is excited to meet the newborn baby. Lily comments on his pale eyes and mentions that Gabe looks cute. Lily then says that she would enjoy being assigned as a Birthmother and her mother immediately chastises her. Lily's mother tells her that there is no honor in being assigned as a Birthmother. Lily then responds by telling her mother that she heard Birthmothers live luxurious, easy lives and are pampered all day long. Jonas's mother corrects Lily by informing her that Birthmothers enjoy three years of living carefree lives before spending their remaining days as Laborers. Lily's mother wants her daughter to have a valuable occupation and does not want her to engage in hard labor for the remainder of her life. Lily's father then interjects and mentions that Birthmothers do not get to see their babies and that Nurturers actually care for the infant children in the community.
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