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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I really want a fourth but my husband is less convinced. He is more focused on the financial aspect of another kid, which I realize is not insignificant. We make around 500k so we could afford another kid but in his eyes, it would detract from the lifestyle we could provide for the three we have right now. [b]With our three, we can afford to fully pay for their educations, do some pretty cool travel, let them go to whatever camps or extracurricular activities they want, etc. etc.[/b]

The point is, we don't really have to worry about money right now but we might after having a fourth.

Is that a good reason not to have a child you want?[/quote]

These seem like fantastic reasons to stick with three.  Don’t hear any great reasons for a fourth.   Also, if you work or plan to return to work at some point, it will be more difficult with four, in terms of juggling and paying for activities like sports, sleepaway camps, vacations, etc.  [/quote]

Their HHI is $500k. There's no risk of struggling to pay for sports, camp, vacations, etc. None. [/quote]

All of those costs are highly dependent on their current budget, including mortgage.[/quote]

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