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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am middle eastern and believe in big families! I grew up surrounded by aunts and uncles and siblings and trust me a strong family unit does wonders for your mental health and well being (though there’s always the negative of everyone up in your business). There is always someone there for you no matter what. I think with increasing instability in the world, increasing suicide rates and loneliness etc, building a strong family unit is a good thing. But do it the middle eastern way! Actually spend time together instead of shuttling kids to different activities. Have dinner together every day, play board games, have a family movie night :) I have three kids and although each one has their own interests and we try to encourage that, we always prioritize family time and emphasize how they always have to stick together. [/quote]

I often see a lot of drama and jealousy in these big families.[/quote]

+1. I love my large Italian family but there is drama I do not want. Would rather have a million cousins than have a million siblings or children.

-Mom from big family who has an only by choice[/quote]

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