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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s baffling to me why people choose to have three or more kids while they don’t have childcare options and can’t afford a babysitter in regular basis.

They end up tagging those 3-4 kids everywhere they go.

One kid has a music instrument class? All five of them go and then wait for that one.

Adult gathering for like a poker night or a sports event? Bring along the kids as inconvenient for everyone involved as it may be.

Wedding? RSVP for six of us. We can’t leave kids home alone.

It’s a hug inconvenience it just for them, but for others, as well.

What did you think it was going to be like?[/quote]

3 kid parent here who can afford babysitting, has family locally, and now has one kid old enough to watch her siblings on occasion for short periods. Why in the world would it be a problem if I bring my kids to music class and have them play quietly in the waiting area? Same with sports and other classes. If one of my kids is doing a kid thing, the other kids are probably going to be along. They play together or I entertain them or they read. So?

Adult gatherings and weddings I get the issue, but some the things you are expecting people not to bring their kids along for are insane. [/quote]

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