I come from a family of 14 kids and people are sometimes negative and sometimes positive. What is your initial reaction?
What if I told you that my dad is a Doctor and my Mom a lawyer (both true) But does that change your perspective? I don't think it should.
2006-11-07 05:41:10 · 11 answers · asked by Opinion 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I wish i had a big family..i have only one sister and i keep telling my mum that i want more than one sister..and she tells me it is enough..You really should be proud of your family you father is a doctor and your mother is a lawyer..i think this is something to be proud of
Big families are something so much more fun than small families..you have a lot of brothers and sisters to take with..So you know how to make friends easily..YOu learn social skills..
, you have Great family time, You get a lot of presents for your birthday.
..The most important thing is that you have alot of people to trust in
Around Holidays you should have so much fun because you are alot
Once again i think you should be proud of your family
you are LUCKY
2006-11-07 06:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really, unless the family is wealthy and able to support them all and provide them adequate education. food and clothing just like any other family with 1-3 kids.
The doctor and lawyer part DOES, unfortunately, change my perspective, because it would do the society a lot of good if two intellectual individuals gave birth to so many more smart babies that would most likely inherit these genes and benefit more people in future. It is a cruel world out there, and the world does not need more poor people...especially innocent children. (Don't take it personally, I'm saying it in general)
Most importantly, as long as the whole family is happy and healthy, it's all that matters. Stay together as a unit and live wholesome lives. :)
2006-11-07 13:58:44 · answer #2 · answered by vintageprincess72 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people think of it negatively because some women have a lot of kids-on accident so that is like being irresponsible. The they aren't able to take care of all the kids. Being more financially stable can help children at least get the necesities (food, clothes etc.). So even if ther were 22 siblings, as long as the parents can provide for them then I look at many kids as a positive thing.
2006-11-07 13:49:55 · answer #3 · answered by Diamonds_4Ever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a family with 13 kids. The youngest is 5 and so far, the 2 oldest girls both have babies out of wedlock with no man in sight. The parents can't afford the kids, so they rely on donations from their church to support their litter of kids. None of the kids will go to college (no money) and the mother is whining about wanting "one more." I don't see how the parents can raise 13 kids properly- there's just not enough time in the day.
And if your mom was a lawyer with 14 kids, did she work full time? If so, who raised her children while we worked? did she expect the oldest ones to take on her roll as mother, or did she pay someone to do it?
2006-11-07 13:50:11 · answer #4 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does change the perspective.
A doctor and a lawyer having 14 kids because they want to and being able to support them is okay.
Being a single mom with 12 kids and getting free medical, hand outs, money from the state for food, etc. is not okay. It's selfish and irresponsible.
2006-11-07 13:45:55 · answer #5 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Having a big family is a CHOICE. Like any other choices people make, they should be willing and able to pay the consequences of their choices.
I see opinions of people who criticize about over population and the cost of large families but those are the SAME people who fight for their right to choose NOT to have children.
No matter who you are or what your circumstances are, if you treat your children well, if they have enough food and clothes to wear and you are teaching them all good principals .... Have as many as you like.
I come from a large family myself and married a man who is an only child. We are very different but have taught each other a lot and are planning to have a family as large as we like ... and we'll do it one at a time.
2006-11-07 13:56:01 · answer #6 · answered by BigBadBoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first reaction is wow.... that's a lot of kids!! But, my grand-father is one of 14.
I think that as long as you have the proper means to support a big family, then go ahead and have a big family.
2006-11-07 13:49:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many children a couple chooses to have shouldn't be any concern of anyone else. My father is 1 of 11...I prefer to be in a big family.
However, if you can not afford to feed, clothe or supply medical needs for all your children then you shouldn't have to many...
2006-11-07 13:44:34 · answer #8 · answered by WENDY G 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, of course it changes the perspective. Do you know how freaking expensive it is to provide adequately for children? If your parents didn't have jobs that paid them well, there's no way they'd have as many children as they do. It would be abuse to have that many and not be able to provide for them.
2006-11-07 13:44:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My perspective remains constant on this issue--If ya can't feed 'em, then don't breed 'em.
It may sound callous, but it's sound. Having offspring in any number that you can't personally take care of necessarily forces their feeding, healthcare, clothing and other burdens on society. The problem with this is obvious.
2006-11-07 13:49:11 · answer #10 · answered by Trollbuster 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋