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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

[b]Yep, I'm European and more than two makes you a social pariah and assumed to be low class.[/b] 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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I agree! All the comfortable Northern European families I know (DH works for a Northern European company) are 1 or maybe 2 kid families.[/quote]

Yep, Americans marvel how white collar Northern European companies function while employees take long maternity leaves. Part of the actual answer nobody wants to admit is because educated Northern European women would be disgusted at the idea of having more than 2 kids.[/quote]

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