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But we're not talking about pacification, we're talking about maintaining wealth within the family.

An inheritance split between 100 children, and then split again between their children a generation later is going to run out pretty quickly.

Even if it's only 4-5 children per person it will run out within a few generations.

That is a matter of wealth preservation. What about wealth creation? How much Saudi wealth is there without stability and security?

Also, why should all children inherit equally? Marry the daughters into wealth, and make sure only capable sons inherit.

> and make sure only capable sons inherit.

In an ideal world, that's a great idea. In reality, see above about camels, Mercedes and Lamborghinis.