Statistically, why are women more likely to kill their own children?

Question

I don't understand, is it because they think their life will be better.. or is it just hatred?

Answer 1

More likely than what?  To kill other women's children?  To NOT kill them?

Answer 2

PPD...learn about it.

Answer 3

Really?  Are you sure that's a true statement?  I'm guessing (if it's true) that's it's because women are around their children more than men (this is not to say that is a reason, just timing).There are quite a few more single mothers than single fathers so I'm guessing it's just ratio.  It's terribly sad and I wonder why it seems so common now days vs. 100 years ago...or did we just not hear about it as much?  

Answer 4

Historically the person any women murdered were their children due to the stigma of being a single mother.

It is still the same now but there is much less hatred for single mothers.

It's a very interesting topic.Read more about it.

Answer 5

Statistically, most women don't kill their children. And since 99% of us on here are of sane mind, we don't know why someone would want to kill their child. This is a question best asked in a psychology class or to a crisis counselor.