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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't understand the hostility from people with smaller families against people who have 3 or more kids.  I had 3 because I love babies and enjoyed growing up as 1 of 4 and the dynamics of a family where the parent kid ratio wasn't 1:1 and wanted that for my kids. Others might prefer the smaller ratio - that doesn't make one better or worse or some weird sort of status flex
I have many friends with fewer than 3 from choice or circumstance and their families seem great too  I wouldn't recommend anyone have another child unless they really wanted to - seems unwise to just do it because others are doing it[/quote]

Totally agree.  I had a third because I’m my soul I was not done having children.  Also, just as not everyone likes large families, not everyone likes small families.  I had one sibling and always wanted more — I had and continue to have issues with the way the 2 kid dynamic worked in my family.  DH is 1 of 4 and although it has its flaws of course, I love get togethers with his family and also wanted our kids to have multiple sibling relationships to draw from.

It’s not for everyone and that’s absolutely fine.  Super confused why anyone thinks that having more than 2 is some kind of status symbol.  (What kind of people are you guys hanging out with?)[/quote]

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