Do you think that it's rude to have more than 2 kids in this day and age?

Question

Given our already overwhelming environmental impact and dwindling resources.

Answer 1

Not so much rude as just... well... it's a lack of consideration. Especially since an American child consumes 33 times more natural resources than a child from a third world country.

I'm glad I'm not the only person who feels that way.

Answer 2

Not unless you raise rude kids. I know one family that has 7 and they are all great kids. As far as I am concerned they could have 7 more. Then there are those that are so selfish and immature they shouldn't have a fish much less a child. A lot of the United States growth is due to immigration now, not birth rate. So I think if you are a good and responsible parent who loves kids and is financially able to make ends meet--Go for it! (Or go out and do an Angelina Jolie. There's lots of older kids and siblings up for adoption, but a big percentage of them would take a really dedicated family if you read their bios. Be prepared to have your heart broken if you search the picture bios of adoption.com)

Answer 3

No, not rude. For SOME, it might be an irresponsible decision, like the people who cannot take care of themselves and have children. I was just reading about the little 4-year-old who was allegedly given tons of medication to stay quiet and was killed by an overdose. These people had three kids, and let me tell you, they probably shouldn't have had any.

My former boss had six kids, and he loved every single one of them and he and his wife were financially secure and mature enough to handle them. I myself want 3 or 4, but I am waiting until I am mature enough and secure in my finances and my profession. (I am almost 25)

Having children is a personal decision, but some people need to really think if having one, two or any is the right decision for them.

Answer 4

No because how many kids a people have is not really anyone's business but there on I think it's rude for people to look at the folks who had more than 2 as annoying me myself i want 3.

Answer 5

I don't feel it's rude. If people were to work together more we wouldn't have so many dwindling resources and there is so much renewable resources that we can use to replace the non-renewable ones.

Answer 6

No. Children are our future and if they are raised right and taught responsibility than they can do anything. Including cleaning up a world that needs cleaning up. I have 2 kids and wish I could have more. I am already teaching my kids about recycling and conservation. Its not the kids we should be worried about!!

Answer 7

hm ... well it depends. it's not rude to have more than 2 kids, because its your kids, not mankind or anyone else. if you can handle them and take care of them, then why would it be rude. there might be some disadvantages because our population are increasing and increasing, but it`s not rude two have 2 kids this day and age, plus the world each day have at least 100 or thousands of kids each day so , no, it wouldnt be rude.

Answer 8

i don't think rude is quite the right word, but the only time i have a problem with people having kids is when they don't want them or can't take care of them - come on, birth control is really easy to use and there are a LOT of options.

Answer 9

I think as long as you can finaicially support the kids, and your are having the kids respectfully (not just getting knocked up every 9 months), and raising them in a loving home. Then no.

Answer 10

No. Some people are more a waste of space and oxygen than 4 kids combined.