Happy with that many? Any regrets? How many boys/girls? What do you think are the benefits of a small or large family?
2006-10-01 18:55:11 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I have 3. 2 boys, 1 girl. I think that's all I'll have. My youngest has Down's Syndrome, and has had a lot of medical issues. He also requires more time and attention that the others. So, I don't think I could handle him and a new baby.
2006-10-01 18:59:45 · answer #1 · answered by Juli 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a 13 yr. old daughter, a 3 yr. old son, a 12 yr. old step-son and a 10 yr. old step-son.
I don't really have any regrets but wonder what the h*ll I was thinking sometimes by having another baby. I wouldn't take anything in the world for him though and wouldn't change having him for anything.
My husband comes from a big family and there's never a dull moment that's for sure. And at family get togethers there ends up being about 30 people and that's just his immediate family. My parents only had 3 girls and I was 10 yrs. younger than my oldest sister and 9 yrs. younger than my other sister. I had better opportunities as I got older cause my sisters were out on their own.
The downfall is that there's just more work to do around the house, more arguments and more headaches. It's not easy to be a step-mom though, but I wouldn't change anything about that either. I will definitely not be having anymore.
2006-10-01 19:17:58 · answer #2 · answered by sweet.pjs1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one biological child, who is now 32, and one step-child who is 15. I love them both dearly and would not trade either of them for anything in the world! I regret that I was not able to have more children. Both are girls.
I have been a foster parent to 13 others, both boys and girls. I loved each of them and hope that the time they spent in our home helped to strengthen them and prepare them for the troubles they were facing in their lives.
I believe that a small family is the financially responsible way to go in these economic times.
A large family gives the added benefits of having more people to love and a continuing support system for the children when the parents are no longer alive.
I am divided on both of those, there are advantages to both.
2006-10-01 19:05:33 · answer #3 · answered by housemouse62451 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 of my own plus I am also a foster parent. I have 2 foster kids right now.
I want one more of my own, and am hoping to adopt a little girl.
My own kids I have a 10 yo daughter, and 5 yo boys.
I always liked the idea of having a big family, but after having so many kids in my home I have realized that 4 is the magic number for us. Plus my husband and I are getting to an age that we are wanting to be a couple again and continuing to have kids makes that too difficult. One more and we are done. I like having even numbers as well. With 3, someone always seems to be left out. With even numbers, they tend to pair off and everyone has a playmate.
2006-10-01 19:02:38 · answer #4 · answered by jmlmmlmll 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi i have 2 girls one is four in Feb and the other is two in April and at the moment my husband and i are trying for our third as we have just miscarried twins i like larger families because they all get to grow up together and when there older have big family get togethers etc. i think with just one or two kids mayby financially more secure but i guess it's just how well you manage ya money. the only regret my husband has is not starting a family sooner but yet he's only 23 now and I'm only 21
2006-10-01 19:07:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 4 ,3 boys ,1 girl
2006-10-01 18:58:49 · answer #6 · answered by E.B. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 1 child, a 7-yr-old girl. I think it's very good FOR ME to have only one, I can give her more attention. But on the other hand, it's bad sometimes when she can't do something I'm doing, i.e. staying up late, watch certain shows, because we have a much closer bond because she's an only, she's my best friend AND my daughter, so she takes it kind of personal and feels left out sometimes. I feel really lucky she's turning out so well because she does'nt have a father, and my Mom and Dad aren't exactly your traditional Granny and Gramps. Even so, she is a very polite and well-mannered, easy child.
2006-10-01 19:12:57 · answer #7 · answered by Nicki Lee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not have any children. I am happy with my life the way it is. There have been many benefits to this, and I am in favor of small families so that they have more resources and opportunities.
2006-10-01 18:58:15 · answer #8 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a 4 year old girl an a boy who's 2(ugh). 2 kids are enough for me. No regrets. I don't know how people can raise more than 2 kids. Mine wear me out.
2006-10-01 19:00:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 girls 2 boys
2006-10-01 19:01:04 · answer #10 · answered by George K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋