How many kids is too much?

Question

just a daily vote

Answer 1

I really think it depends on the parents, for example some parents can't even handle one. To them, 2 would be too much. Or if you have parents who can handle more kids so they have 5 but they get all kinds of public assistance, then 2 is also too much for them.

I myself have 4 with one on the way but before I was pregnant I would babysit my 10yr old sister at times and take her to the stores with me. I would get all kinds of looks for having that many kids. But as long as I am providing for them with no assistance, keeping them clean, no handme down and that they are happy then I dont care. I think that is one of the big pluses of having that many kids, they grow up to work "as a team" like they tought me in school through college and in work as well. My other sis only has one girl and she is always telling me that she never has anybody to play with so she has to take her on playdates.

I personally thing that anything in double digits is too much, at that point each child loses attention and quality of life. Like the PP said, I cant imagine how each of the Dugan children can possibly be well taken care of.

Answer 2

Ide say 4.  Even three kids is a bit much for now a days.  As life has gone on, people just want less and less kids because of the world we are growing up in.  Two seams to be the magic number anymore.

Answer 3

I would imagine it depends on the family, finances and on the individuals in the family.  My husband and I want 4, two now and two in about 5 more years, but I think we're going to see how 2 go first LOL.

Answer 4

as much as you can, but it is good to keep a year in between

Answer 5

one or more, if you can't afford kids, then that is too much to start with! ... depends on the person, for hubby and i we are planning on 2 or 3 (if we get a girl when ttc 2nd time, then it's 2!) cause we are budgeting for that # anyway.

Answer 6

25..........

Answer 7

8

Answer 8

Yeah! I think even 4 IS pushing it! Unless you hire like a nanny or something I don't see how I personally could take care of all those youngins.....unless they are spaced far apart then thats a totally different story

Answer 9

I personally want 3-4 kids. I think anything above that is just to much. There isn't enough time in the day to give the children the amount of attention they need. I feel horrible for the Dugger's... .aren't they up to like 18?

Answer 10

Personally I would say the max is four. I am one of seven and that is way to many. I love my brothers and sisters, but by the time my mom had me she was burnt out(I'm number six by the way).

Answer 11

I have two and thats perfect for me! Here is my opinion....one for each hand, any more and I run out of hands!

Answer 12

I think it's a personal decision. I personally would not have more than 3 in my life. I don't care if you have 20 kids as long as you can support them on your own.

Answer 13

Talk it over with your husband - some want many for a happy home- some want few because of the cost off living. Your choice..........................

Answer 14

When you can't take care of them properly or when they are not getting enough attention.

Answer 15

Once you cant afford to give the new baby as much as you gave the first.

Answer 16

I think 4 is way too many already! My mom has two and we're so blessed with everything but my boyfriend comes from a family of 6 kids and he lives like h**l.. There's obviously financial differences but in a family that has more than 4 kids, some children don't get the affection they often need.

Answer 17

Let's say you have all the money in the world.

I think more than 4 is pushing it.

This is from the point of view that you only have so much time in a day to spend with each child and meet their emotional needs.