The decision to prioritize larger families is based on the principle that households with more dependents have proportionally greater basic needs and expenses, including food, housing, education, and healthcare. Larger families typically face higher financial strain when resources are limited, as per-capita income tends to be lower even if total household income is similar to smaller families. From a public assistance perspective, this approach maximizes the impact of limited funds by serving more individuals per allocation and protecting vulnerable children and dependents. This methodology aligns with many social welfare frameworks that use household size as a key factor in determining benefit levels and eligibility thresholds.