Reply #62: I admit it!

[hamsterjill]

Yes, I tend to frown on people who opt to have a lot of children.

I feel that it is important for young children to receive a great deal of nurturing and attention from their parent or parents, and I refuse to believe that children in families with double digit siblings get enough attention from their mother and father, not to mention the financial implications that would hamper most situations. In today's world, I know many parents with as few as two children who have a difficult time meeting the emotional needs of only two children.

In the Duggars' case, having to make an appointment for one-on-one time with Mom or Dad, to me, is certainly not an ideal situation for a child. I believe that attention and love from their older siblings can supplement mom and dad's love and attention, but sibling attention should not take the place of parental involvement.

To me, it's not merely a question of "choice" but rather a question of "why".