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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It depends on where you live. If you live in fly-over country its often a sign of religious devoutness. That or poverty. On the coasts, it could be a symptom of a blended family - each with their own set of kids. Or wealth.

[b]In the UK and other parts of Europe its a sign of poverty. More kids = more handouts[/b].[/quote]

I’m Canadian and this is very much the case where I live (think Canadian flyover if you will). Most are very young, often with multiple kids by 20, and aren’t shy about wanting child benefits. [/quote]

Yep, I'm European and more than two makes you a social pariah and assumed to be low class. In US, it can be sign of wealth - I went to college with someone with 5 siblings, all educated at Deerfield Academy. Very old money. She said she barely saw her parents - they had nannies, tutors, daily cleaning staff and a house manager. Everyone was sent to boarding school in 9th grade. I think it's easier to have a lot of kids if you don't actually have to take care of them. 
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