How would society be different in a sentient species that does not care for its young?

A lot of species on earth do not care for their offspring; they spawn thousands of eggs, that hatch into larvae, and then grow up towards full size.

If a hypothetical species was sentient in the final steps of that process, then what sort of society might they form? There would be no maternal or paternal bonds, no biological imperative to remain together after mating, no biological urge to protect the young.

This could have a ripple-on effect throughout society and their entire world-view. Would they even form a society as we know it with no incentive to group together to protect their young?

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How would society be different in a sentient species that does not care for its young?

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