2006-07-21 02:37:16 · 20 answers · asked by relaxplease2005 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
As many as one can Love, and take care of.
2006-07-21 02:41:14 · answer #1 · answered by moecat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-21 09:40:27 · answer #2 · answered by ilovedragonflies6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many, many facotrs in play with this question. The short answer is: Not more than they can handle...
The longer answer: I think people should definitely take into account how many they can handle financially (kids are expensive)... they should also think about the challenges of parenthood-- how many parent/teacher conferences can they go to without making themselves crazy.... how many sets of homework can the handle in one night.... how many kids can the size of their house handle.... How many college tuitions can they afford to help with.... How much do they like making really big meals... How many pairs of sneakers can they afford to buy at the end of every summer.... lots to think about with this question....
And, yes, sometimes I think it is irresponsible to have tons of kids when you're not making much money.... Sometimes I think it's not right for people to get big tax breaks for having tons of kids either.... Kids are a choice.... People need to think before they act.
Okay... I'm off my soapbox. :)
2006-07-21 09:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by TumbleTim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is the kid going to live in a good home where there's a mom and dad that love eachother and are commited to eachother through marriage? If so, then as many as you want and can afford. Don't be a burden on society.
If you arent' married or if you fight a lot, then no kids, don't be selfish.
2006-07-21 09:45:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 children and I never planned on my husband and I having 3 but things happen there here and they are all very loved.BUT you have to be very careful with so many things,is the wife going to stay at home with the child you have to save for college,Dr's apt,dentist,if they need glasses........But saying all of that I am a stay at home mother of 3 and a home educator my kids are 6-3-18months so you have alot to think about....
2006-07-21 12:16:00 · answer #5 · answered by Kayla A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's all up the the couple... as many as they want and can afford... My husband and I have 7 between the 2 of us!
2006-07-21 10:14:32 · answer #6 · answered by momx4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why? Kids aren't a game--they're not a joke. Having kids is a life-changing event. You have to be ready financially, mentally, and physically. I have 2.
2006-07-21 10:05:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say as many as you like but more then one, I don't believe in having a single child because he has to have someone to play with and learn from.
2006-07-21 09:40:37 · answer #8 · answered by LL Cool J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As many as:
1. They want
2. They can afford (I mean kids make money tight but not having running water...eeeehh.)
Provided that the parents are psychologically stable of course. We don't need any more psychos reproducing.
2006-07-21 09:40:24 · answer #9 · answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good rule of thumb today:
Spoil one and starve two.
you have as many as you can afford to raise properly and educate.
I have one and my son has two. He's doing a magnificant job with them.
2006-07-21 09:44:48 · answer #10 · answered by Auntiem115 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋