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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up at a time when large families were much more common.  I grew up in a family of four.  I knew many many families with 7 (7 seemed to be the magic number back then.  Even the most dedicated mom started practicing some form of birth control after 7 at that time.)  In families with more than 2 or 3 (depending on the fortitude of the mother), you would see the older kids who were polished, mature kids with high grades and younger children who were the wildest, most out-of-control kid in the school.  The mom just wore out.  She just couldn't maintain the discipline and give the attention.  Now, some of these wilder-than-sin kids went on to have interesting lives.  And certainly they provided amusement to the community with their antics.  But, if you are thinking of having a large family, remember you are not only putting a burden on the oldest (who will grow up at an early age) but on the youngest, who may barely graduate high school.  That said: all lives have pain, so if this is what you are led to do, go for it.  Just go for it with open eyes and don't be surprised by the result. (although, now, I know several large families whose children are all amazing students.  I have no idea how the family does it, but suspect strong paternal involvement, to aid the poor mom.  that didn't happen in my youth.)[/quote]

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