It's hard to wrap my mind around what some cultures view as necessary... at least it sounds like they will kill the newborn that must have a

problem/defect/illness...

well...probably not "kill", but let nature take it's course and not feed it or something...

I've never seen the show.

no I haven't, I'll try to check it out

I don't watch it all the time, but I've seen this preview many times. now.