2006-08-13 21:21:56 · 23 answers · asked by hamid 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
there's nothing wrong with just having one child, the world is overcrowded already. children don't always need siblings it can be nice to be the only child and get all the love and attention just for yourself - it's all down to how many children you want
2006-08-13 21:24:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's not much of a choice when it comes to childbearing. Kids don't just grow out of the dirt, so you have to have them some way if you want to have a child. It seems to be a painful experience, but I've seen women willingly go through it three or more times just so they could have their child in their arms.
I think it is up to the parent to decide whether or not they would like to have more than one child. Me, personally, would like to have two or three kids someday. What is important is that if you have kids, you should do it for the joys of parenthood, not like it was some life duty that you were put on the world to do. If that was the way it was always done, then I doubt that many children in this world would feel as loved as those whose parents always wanted children.
Personally, I really don't agree to having just one child. It's fine if that's how other parents feel, but I have one question. If they had only planned on having just one child, but ended up with another by surprise would they love them just as much as the first? That's the important question.
2006-08-14 05:30:45 · answer #2 · answered by juannabanana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have as many as you want. It all depends on how much money and quality time you can afford to give your children. If your finances are not good and you have to do 2 or 3 jobs to make your ends meet, then be responsible to have just 1 or 2 and provide them the best. Same is the case for business people. You may be rich and want to have 10 children. Fine. But if you are irresponsible and think that baby sitters and child minders will take care of your kids, that's a big sin. Also to the husbands who want a lot of children - make sure your wives are healthy enough to keep producing healthy children. At the end of the day, the right attitude and responsibility of the parent counts, whether it is one child or a dozen children.
2006-08-14 04:38:16 · answer #3 · answered by yuvan53 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it all depends on your financial situation. If you can't afford one, then obviously having more wouldn't make much sense. Also, perhaps you only want one child, and that is fine. I am an only child, and I love it. I was always spoiled, and never had to worry about sharing. Sure, there were times when I was a child that I would have like to have a sibling. However, you don't have to try to split your time between your children, that can become difficult. Go for whatever makes you happy! Good luck.
2006-08-14 04:29:28 · answer #4 · answered by diyta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The actual labor of childbearing wasn't "fun" or "easy" but watching my daughter be put onto my stomach seconds after pushing her out was the greatest feeling ever. I currently have one child and most definitely plan on having one more. I have a sister who is my best friend. I want my daughter to have a sibling to play with, share events with, and grow old with.
2006-08-14 04:25:48 · answer #5 · answered by Precious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was raised an only child and have often wished over the years taht I had siblings.
The world is a worrying place these days and that could be seen as a reason either not to have any children or to only have one with concerns for their futute and their children's future.
The positives of being an only child may be lot's of love and attention and being the main focus of your parents lives. The negatives could be the lack of sharing, learning how to live and share truly share with others.
2006-08-14 04:27:54 · answer #6 · answered by eagledreams 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My opinion about childbearing.... it hurts like hell. I think the amount we have should have a limitation because some people can't afford all the kids they keep popping out
BTW I have 2 children
2006-08-14 04:26:09 · answer #7 · answered by ok 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it should depend on the couple having the child. Can they afford more than one? Are they emotionally equipped to have more than one. There are a lot of things to take into consideration when having ANY children at all.
2006-08-14 04:26:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Childbearing is to go thru what our parents have went thru bring us up. I would prefer 2 children, so so to let them have company.
2006-08-14 04:24:36 · answer #9 · answered by Grace is a liar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i want to bear my own child, having one is not bad than none at all but if i could have two or three, better for me
that kid will be my entension, my other life and devotion, i want to be a prent and share how i've been taken care of by my parents as a kid, got to do the parenting this time
2006-08-14 04:25:19 · answer #10 · answered by leelee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋