16 kids and wanting more!!!

[popcornbird]

Good gosh...some of you are WAY out of line. While I personally wouldn't ever want to have that many children...if that's what the family LIKES, who are we to say they're wrong? I don't believe a single penny from our tax money goes to them anyway. They are building a 7,000 sq ft house...obviously have the money to do so. All of the children looked well behaved, well dressed, and obviously, well taken care of. I wouldn't ever want that many kids. I do know that in certain cases, lots of siblings are a blessing. My dad comes from a family of 8, and my mom, 7. That was pretty normal 40-50 years ago...a lot of people had that many kids. Its not that common NOW...and of course 7-8 doesn't compare with 16, but still. Its not for me, but if they're happy and taking their responsibility seriously, then that's good for them. Who are we to judge their decision and think badly of them because of it?? Sure they might be different...and we might think its crazy...BUT, if they're happy with it and caring for all of those children, then that's good for them, and we have no right to condemn them for it. Its very possible that they are raising good, level-headed children, and that each and every one of those children will be a huge contribution to our society when they grow up. Who are we to judge??? Sheesh...calm down.

[Logan]

If you watch the video, completely, on CNN, you certainly can't walk away thinking that these folks are on any kind of welfare at all!!! They are building a 7000 sq ft house. Welfare does NOT afford this kind of thing and I happen to believe that they are doing something that the rest of us could learn from about budgeting, putting responsibility on our kids, etc. Although I could not function as a homeschooler to one, let alone 16, I think these folks definitely have "got it together" as a family unit. I don't think one dime of my tax money is going to support them after reading what I have, for sure.

Logan

[Karen]

I think it's way out of line for her to be having that many children, so, we're even. There's no way she can afford them all - she's got to be getting handouts, which means my taxes are paying for it on some level

A. This is Pet Talk, be polite.

B. You do not know the family's financial situation, so have no cause to assume you are paying for any of her children's care. And if you are solely basing it that way, just think - all of those kids will be working adults some day, and contributing their tax dollars and maybe social security contributions to pay for your retirement! It cuts both ways.

I am moving this thread to the Dog House.

[finn's mom]

I am moving this thread to the Dog House.

That's sad that you have to do that, but, I agree it's gotten to that point. That stinks.

[ILoveReptiles]

Sorry to let you in on this, but by the time I'm retired, Social Security won't exist anymore.

I think it's totally irresponsible, and it should NOT be encouraged in any way shape or form.

I won't back down on my opinion either. You're all entitled to yours, by all means. This sort of thing just REALLY gets me angry.

[jackie]

When someone has THAT many children, it's fairly obvious to me that they don't consider them even human - just objects. Tools to get them more money from the welfare system. Trophies if you will. I've seen it all before, and it sickens me.

Whoa, CALM DOWN! I didn't see it posted once that they are relying on wefare. I agree with Logan, you are out of line. I am sure that some people have that many kids to abuse the system, but not all. My mother has 6 sisters and a brother. My great uncle had 13 kids. I come from a family of BIG families, and not one of them use their children to abuse welfare.

I don't agree with having that many kids, simply because the earth already has a huge population. But that is MY view, I don't think everyone should share that view.


*edited for a spelling mistake.