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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have 1. The vast majority of all parents I know have 2. For those that have more than 2, the vast majority of those families have a SAHM.

I only know a couple people with only children like us. [/quote]

I also know only a few families with one.  It's nearly impossible to have 3 and two full-time working parents, unless there is full-time live-in help, a very flexible job(s), or a SAHM.  Ironically this gets more true as the kids get older.  One person can't be everywhere at once.[/quote]

I have 4, and I’m going to have to disagree that this gets more difficult as kids get older.  As the kids get older, they are more independent with their activities and plans, can be left alone for periods of time, are responsible for their own belongings, and can arrange transportation (walking or riding a bike) most of the places they want to go.  There are times on weekend afternoons when DH and I are home alone for hours.  
I personally think the hardest part of having 4 is extending those little kid years, when you can’t even run out to take the dog for a walk or get a gallon of milk without getting shoes and coats and the stroller and going potty 5 times before you leave.  [/quote]

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