How Many Children Is it Appropriate For a Couple to Birth ?

[ImTheCaptain]

of all the decisions related to the fate of humanity that humans make with their actions, having an extra kid or two is the least selfish

 

[wfudkn]

 

[HailToTheDeacons]

Although DINK and DONK look the similar, there is a difference.

 

[dot com]

I have 2 but voted 3 because I need more paying into social security.

 

[bym051d]

I have 2 but voted 3 because I need more paying into social security.

Like you're ever going to see that.

 

[DeacsATS]

I have 2. Considering 3. Probably sticking with just the 2.

 

[Baconwfu]

There is no set amount that is appropriate, which implies it would be inappropriate to have more or fewer.
I personally think it's weird when married people, who are capable, decide not to have children and I think it's crazy (but not necessarily inappropriate) to have more than 4. I have one and am down for one more, but unless the second pregnancy is twins we'll be done with two.

 

[birdman]

I have two. But, I am divorced and remarried and my second wife does not want to have kids (Thank the lord!) so I am ahead of the game on the ZPG or less strategy.

 

[Demonwolverine]

It's strange to me how unanimous the decision to have children is. I know VERY few people over the age of 50 that were capable of having children that did not. Even fewer when you consider married couples that chose not to have kids. As a 30 year old, I still find the idea of not having children quite appealing. I also feel like choosing to not have children may be more popular in future generations.

With that said, 2 is what I answered.

 

[Biff Tannen]

There is no set amount that is appropriate, which implies it would be inappropriate to have more or fewer.
I personally think it's weird when married people, who are capable, decide not to have children and I think it's crazy (but not necessarily inappropriate) to have more than 4. I have one and am down for one more, but unless the second pregnancy is twins we'll be done with two.

So if I had asked the question "How many children is it normal/sane to birth ?" you'd like the poll better, but "inappropriate" doesn't work for you ?

 

[silk]

have 3.
My wife was 31 and I was 34 at marriage. None were planned. We consider each a blessing.
All in college now.

 

[myDeaconmyhand]

2, hope to adopt 1

 

[deacdiggler]

It's strange to me how unanimous the decision to have children is. I know VERY few people over the age of 50 that were capable of having children that did not. Even fewer when you consider married couples that chose not to have have kids. As a 30 year old, I still find the idea of not having children quite appealing. I also feel like choosing to not have children may be more popular in future generations.

With that said, 2 is what I answered.

Evolution

 

[CreamyGoodness]

0 is always the right answer. Everyone I know with kids just seem so miserable all the time. They always end really depressing statements about their lives with "hey, but I love them to death and wouldn't do it any different". I always just give them that curious look like, hey man I realize you not lying to me but yourself right now.

The happiest married couples that I know are the ones with no kids.

This is why we're frands.

 

[Milhouse]

 

[HailToTheDeacons]

Pertinent context for the 4+ crowd: