It is an example of the prisoners' dilemma -- albeit simplified -- where two prisoners held separately end up mutually better off if they refuse to squeal on each other.
The segment also featured a career counselor who noted that many students would be better off pursuing career-oriented certification programs rather than traditional college degrees.
Earlier scripts had the character insistent on keeping hold of the babies, with the writers later deciding it would better off having a sendoff, to keep it dramatic.