Do you think that people should have a lot of children?

Question

I have 4 children and am thinking of having more, but some say that I already have to many. They say that having more would take away from the children I have, but I think that giving them siblings is helping them to share and love. I also think that money and materialistic things aren't what life is about. Do you think they have a point or should mind there own buisness

We don't get government help or anything like that.

Answer 1

I agree with you. Money is not everything. If you can provide for them then have as many as you want. I mean just because they don't have name brand clothes or toys etc doesn't mean there not loved. Personally I think having high class things can be over rated. My mother in law has 5 kids and she did fine. My husband and I want to have lot's of kids to. We love them. Remember love is the most important thing.

Answer 2

Well... It is a hard question... I mean... If you can provide for more children, it is up to you. I know of a couple who can barely even provide for each other and still they have 3 children and two more are on the way... That is just unacceptable. You say that money and materialistic things are not important... they are, whether you like it or not. Big families are so beautiful, but if you can't properly provide for all, then where is the beauty? I guess it is a matter of... are you able to provide for all? If so, why not? Yes... I understand that you might want to have lots of kids to show them about sharing, but you know that each child is entitled to their own propertyt and their own privacy and I think it is kind of hard with lots of kids. Are you also able to provide the time it takes for each child? Remember that children need lots and lots of time. Please don't take this as me getting into your business, it's just advice.

Answer 3

If you can afford to support your children financially, and not require help from the state that you live in for things such as medical services, food stamps, etc. then I think it is up to you as to how many children that you have.

If you however can not afford to have your children without help from state services, then I would have to agree with those who say that you should not have more.

Sorry, but I have two boys that I have raised as a single mother since they were babies, and I worked a full time and a part time job so that I was able to provide all that they needed without the help of any state services. I don't think you should have children unless you can afford to raise them on your own.

Answer 4

i think that having a big family is perfectly acceptable. they should mind their own business! it's a matter of opinion, but they should keep their opinions to themselves. some people might choose not to have big families because they do care about money and materialistic things, or maybe they don't have enough love to go around. you have very good views of life and there is no reason for you to not have the kind of family that you want. i know many families with 6+ kids that are very happy, healthy, and well provided for in every aspect.

Answer 5

If a family can afford it, then go for it.

I am currently pregnant with twins. My 6th and 7th. All of the 5 children that I have given birth to - are beautiful, talented, and in advanced curriculums. l would like to believe that I have done a good job.

When people say "boy you've been busy" - I reply "better busy than bored" When people say "you've sure got your hands full" - I reply "better full than empty" You name the comment, I've got a comeback.

But it all comes down to the same thing. I'm a good mother. I love my children and do well for them. Sure, they don't have every game made by Nintendo, but they've got a bunch. My house is full of laughter and love. And so is my life.

Answer 6

If the parents are able to support all their children both financially and mentally and aren't living off the government, there really should be no limit on the number they have. I think anyone who tells you that you already have too many children should mind their own d@mn business!

Answer 7

I think that children should have more people. And yes, some people should mind their own business. If you feel that you are capable of giving each child what they need, by all means, bring on the little brothers and sisters. I only had two brothers, and now I have one. I"m almost an old lady, and dread the day one of goes first. Thank God, I still have my mother, and I really miss my father. Hold your loved ones tightly. Good luck.

Answer 8

I know how you feel. My husband and I want 5 kids. Three boys and Two girls. People need to mind there own business. It's not up to them how many kids you choose to have. The more siblings they have the more love and support they get. They will never feel like a loner or feel left out in school because they will always have their family. I only have one sister and we havent talked in two years, that's why I want more than two kids because then it two don't get along they will still have other sibilings to turn to. My husband also only has one sibling and we want more for our kids then that. Good LUCK and have fun reproducing!!!

Answer 9

No I don't think people should have a lot of children. I think there should be a limit on how many children one person can father or one woman can bear.

Having many children used to be a necessity when we lived in agrarian times so they could help on the farm.
Now a days I think it is selfish and naive to have more than one or two children.

"Breeding" for the sake of it is immoral in my opinon.

Money and material things are what make this planet go around.

It IS our business if we have to support YOUR kids with OUR tax dollars.

Answer 10

I think that people with a good education, stable incomes, a house of their own , insurance, a wife willing to be a stay at home mother and having wonderful parenting and discipline skills should have all the children they want.

On the other hand, people with no education and on welfare should get their tubes tied, both the male and female.