As many as you can provide for and nuture and love. They are alot of responsibility and very time consuming. They also need alot of love. You should not expect anyone else to pay for their way, or be dependent upon others for their care.
This is a good read...... and says alot.
The Family: A Proclamation to the World
The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.
All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.
In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshiped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize his or her divine destiny as an heir of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.
The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God's commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.
We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God's eternal plan.
Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. "Children are an heritage of the Lord" (Psalms 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God and to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.
The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.
We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.
We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.
http://www.mormon.org/
2006-06-13 14:33:42
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answered by ? 5
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Well if you really meant to say childes then I don't think you should bring any children into the world.
2006-06-14 00:11:00
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answered by Shayla w 1
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Go back to school, learn how to spell properly, learn correct grammar, and THEN maybe think about having children. Seriously, get yourself an education, all the way up through college. Then you'll have a better chance of supporting your offspring and giving them the best possible start in life.
2006-06-14 06:16:36
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answered by sgtlambsonswife 3
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Is the emphasis on "YOU" or "THIS WORLD?"
If you're asking how many "this world" should have because you are worried about how many the world needs, then the answer is zero. The world already has too many as it is.
If you're asking how many you need...that is up to you. Just make sure you raise them to be outstanding so they don't get lost in an already overcrowded world.
2006-06-13 18:23:19
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answered by SayWhat? 6
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Not to be rude or anything, however, I believe the plural of child is children.
However, to answer your question, you should bring as many as you can afford.
2006-06-13 16:56:14
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answered by Kahmmillion 2
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I hope before you bring any children in to this world, you get a bit more of an education for yourself.
2006-06-13 16:54:04
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answered by Terisu 7
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if u bring one then he/she will be alone
if u bring two then they will pick on each other
if u bring 3 then they can work it out with each other
2006-06-13 16:55:56
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answered by Lilaznboi2011 2
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as many as you can look after properly!.. support yourself and bring up to be well rounded members of the community!
2006-06-13 16:53:36
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answered by Anonymous
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I want one or two at most. But I'm a sibling of 4.
2006-06-13 17:13:08
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answered by crazy1everyday 2
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As many as you want to.
2006-06-13 16:52:09
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answered by kaya_riddle 2
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As many as you want so far you can cater for them.
2006-06-13 16:55:07
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answered by roymark 3
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