Why do Mexicans have so many kids and why do they start so young?

Question

Do they not realize they are dooming themselves to a life of poverty? My guess is that welfare isn't poverty to them.

Do they not understand how babies are made? Or maybe it occurs due to the language barrier.

to salsagirl145: UMMM, yeah and that's why they remain impoversihed in those poor countries. Duh!

to sparky2003: "Not all Mexicans have a lot of kids,no more than any other race!" I read that and almost fell over. My inital thought was - where was this person raised on a farm. And then not surprisingly you said you were! SO, say no more - being a rube trumps any knowledge anyone here could possibly have.

Answer 1

The more kids --the more money from welfare

Answer 2

Well, it's not as much a racial thing as it is an economic and religious thing. Firstly, poor people are more likely to reproduce a lot because they don't have access to a lot of contraceptive methods, and because poor people tend to be more careless because they sometimes get a "nothing to lose" attitude. Rich white people are having fewer and fewer kids because they want to keep every penny they earn and they want to be able to enjoy it. Nothing like a few screaming kids to ruin that trip to Paris you've been saving up for!

Secondly, a LOT of Mexicans are Catholic. And if there's one thing Catholics are big on, it's big families. Italians tend to do this too. Especially if you do manual labor (painting, lawn care, etc), the kids can be brought in to lend a hand at a young age and offer work at a lower rate than the company that actually has to pay fair wages to every set of hands.

Mainly, it's the religion, the lack of contraceptives, and the "well, we can't get any poorer!" attitude.

But this is for those Mexicans that fit the description you're giving (of which there are many). Stereotyping is bad, mkay?

Answer 3

They are not educated and don't know any better and then they are told to get to the USA one way or the other and they can live like kings & queens. Because the USA will give them what ever they need. Maybe some of the poor USA citizens should turn Mexican nationality and come back to USA and then they can live the good life.

Answer 4

I'm getting old, I guess. But I have, over the decades, heard that same question posed except for about four other cultures. First was the Nativei Americans. Ahh, yes....they used to be the cultural bucket where those of the "caucasian" mindset could dump their hateful garbage.

Then came the black race----so many children, no fathers, no marriages, just having children in litters.

Then came the Vietnamese, the Mexicans---etc. etc.

I'm sorry, folks....but has anyone ever heard of the Catholic religion---yeah, that one---that teaches no birth control, and that the term "Irish Catholic" was more of a synonym for "tons of children" per family>????? Anyone remember that? Oh, and by the way-----they were mostly caucasian....

The Hispanic community is predominantly Catholic. I suggest if you have a problem with their religious practices, you consult those who defend the constitution of the United States. Maybe you can get somewhere with that............until then-----------grow a brain.

Answer 5

That is a terrible question. Many people of all ethnic groups have children early in life--and have many more (look at the Mormons, for example).

Welfare, for those who don't know, makes parents go to work after the child is old enough for pre-school--though if their income is low, they may still qualify for medicaid and foodstamps. They might give a small amount of money to those in training for jobs, or who are seriously looking for work.

Answer 6

That's just how their culture works. They believe that people should get married early, which is why they have kids early, which leads to a possibility of having more kids because they are still young --- which leads to them having a lot of kids.

Answer 7

First you doubt the intelligence of Mexican people. Though some may not understand the concept of egg/sperm, they KNOW where babies come from. They don't think the stork comes and drops off kids in the night.
Now, to your question. Kids are free labor. The more labor that they don't have to pay means more money in the long run. Money is coming into the family but not leaving in the form of a paycheck.
Infant mortality can be high in some areas, so to insure that they will have at least one that reaches adulthood, lots of kids are produced.
Western birth control is not readily available in many areas, and if it is available, it may be frowned upon by the local church.
Also, have you considered that they may like kids?

Answer 8

Many Mexicans are Roman Catholic.
Roman Catholics tend to have more children.

Answer 9

I'm sorry but the way you phrased you question sounds like you are not a well informed person. Why are you focusing on Mexicans? (I am not saying u're racist or anything...) but what I mean is that there are so many poor countries whose people tend to have a lot kids...So I'm just wondering why you're focusing on Mexicans. And to ask whether or not they know where babies come from (even as a joke) shows even more that you are not a well informed person.

Answer 10

I guess becaue most mexicans come from big families and some enjoy having a big family and others don't. Not all mexicans have large families

Answer 11

Maybe because they want a large family! Not all Mexicans have a lot of kids,no more than any other race!
We have 7 kids,do have some snide remark to make about that?
Before you jump to conclusions and illusions of welfare, We are Caucasian and have never been on welfare,food stamps or medical from the state.We owned a wheat ranch in WA. state.All our kids(5 sons 2 daughters) finished high school.Our second son served 4 yrs with the 31st MEU Marines S.O.C. Unit ( That's special operations)! I'm not going to waste time typing all about my kids, I am quite proud of all of them. There are those in every culture that will choose not to work and take advantage of those that do work. I'm sure you could find as many white people on welfare as you could Mexicans.Instead of wasting your energy on degrading others,why don't you use your mind to come up with an idea to help solve some of the problems! All the bashing can only lead to more hate and hate will destroy all!