Remove Ad, Sign Up
Register to Remove Ad
Register to Remove Ad
Remove Ad, Sign Up
Register to Remove Ad
Register to Remove Ad
Signup for Free!
-More Features-
-Far Less Ads-
About   Users   Help
Users & Guests Online
On Page: 1
Directory: 94
Entire Site: 7 & 917
Page Staff: pennylessz, pokemon x, Barathemos, tgags123, alexanyways, supercool22, RavusRat,
03-29-24 04:02 AM

Forum Links

Big Families
Do you have a big family. How many kids do you have or want to have?
Related Threads
Coming Soon

Thread Information

Views
4,633
Replies
33
Rating
0
Status
CLOSED
Thread
Creator
mgriffith27
03-05-13 05:47 PM
Last
Post
Mohammedroxx3
10-12-13 08:28 PM
Additional Thread Details
Views: 1,020
Today: 0
Users: 0 unique

Thread Actions

Thread Closed
New Thread
New Poll
Order
Posts


2 Pages
>>
 

Big Families

 

03-05-13 05:47 PM
mgriffith27 is Offline
| ID: 749920 | 100 Words

mgriffith27
Level: 22


POSTS: 43/83
POST EXP: 5855
LVL EXP: 51996
CP: 99.4
VIZ: 22361

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
So many people these days only want to have one or two kids. Back in the day people used to have 7,8,9,10 kids. My mom is one of 11 and my wife's mom and dad are one of 8 and 7 respectively. I had 4 in six years and want to have one more somewhere down the line. We are both Irish Catholic and that type of stuff can be viewed as a cultural thing.  There is a very large Muslim community in my area and they seem to have many kids too. What are your thoughts on this topic?
So many people these days only want to have one or two kids. Back in the day people used to have 7,8,9,10 kids. My mom is one of 11 and my wife's mom and dad are one of 8 and 7 respectively. I had 4 in six years and want to have one more somewhere down the line. We are both Irish Catholic and that type of stuff can be viewed as a cultural thing.  There is a very large Muslim community in my area and they seem to have many kids too. What are your thoughts on this topic?
Member

Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 04-18-11
Location: Detroit MI
Last Post: 4002 days
Last Active: 2672 days

03-05-13 05:53 PM
thing1 is Offline
| ID: 749923 | 37 Words

thing1
Thingywingy
Level: 219


POSTS: 4118/17208
POST EXP: 921418
LVL EXP: 156433848
CP: 31484.3
VIZ: 524983

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
I have 3 sisters a 1 brother total. No kids. But I want a boy... my girlfriends insists on a girl, so she wants to compromise for a boy AND a girl. I don't know about that.
I have 3 sisters a 1 brother total. No kids. But I want a boy... my girlfriends insists on a girl, so she wants to compromise for a boy AND a girl. I don't know about that.
Vizzed Elite
What is life?


Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 02-03-11
Location: Washington DC Area
Last Post: 23 days
Last Active: 1 day

03-05-13 06:11 PM
mgriffith27 is Offline
| ID: 749942 | 92 Words

mgriffith27
Level: 22


POSTS: 45/83
POST EXP: 5855
LVL EXP: 51996
CP: 99.4
VIZ: 22361

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
thing1 : Don't rush it but if you can take care of a big family it's worth it.  Especially if they are close in age. They have so much fun with each other. There is nothing better in the world than being a dad. But make sure you are ready. I had my first at 23 right after I got married. It gets stressful sometimes but is a ton of fun. It takes alot of personal and financial sacrifice so make sure you have all of your adult person fun before you start.
thing1 : Don't rush it but if you can take care of a big family it's worth it.  Especially if they are close in age. They have so much fun with each other. There is nothing better in the world than being a dad. But make sure you are ready. I had my first at 23 right after I got married. It gets stressful sometimes but is a ton of fun. It takes alot of personal and financial sacrifice so make sure you have all of your adult person fun before you start.
Member

Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 04-18-11
Location: Detroit MI
Last Post: 4002 days
Last Active: 2672 days

03-05-13 06:26 PM
Singelli is Offline
| ID: 749956 | 178 Words

Singelli
Level: 160


POSTS: 3324/8698
POST EXP: 1189395
LVL EXP: 52880861
CP: 67331.7
VIZ: 3147678

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
Most of the people I know came from or live with very small families.  My parents had four kids, and I always find it a little amusing when other people seem shocked and talk about how large of a family that is.  The strange thing is that I live in an area that (in the past) was culturally known for large families.... and yet now most of the students I teach are an only child or have few siblings.

I personally want 4 kids myself, though my decision has nothing to do with the size of the family I had growing up.  My husband only wants two.  The only way we will have children at all is if God blesses us with some because I have a disorder which makes it nearly impossible for me to conceive.  However, when people ask how many children I want, I always tell them that me and my husband will compromise... we'll have 3 and a half!

Unfortunately, this joke never goes well....  LOL  I should just stop trying to be funny.
Most of the people I know came from or live with very small families.  My parents had four kids, and I always find it a little amusing when other people seem shocked and talk about how large of a family that is.  The strange thing is that I live in an area that (in the past) was culturally known for large families.... and yet now most of the students I teach are an only child or have few siblings.

I personally want 4 kids myself, though my decision has nothing to do with the size of the family I had growing up.  My husband only wants two.  The only way we will have children at all is if God blesses us with some because I have a disorder which makes it nearly impossible for me to conceive.  However, when people ask how many children I want, I always tell them that me and my husband will compromise... we'll have 3 and a half!

Unfortunately, this joke never goes well....  LOL  I should just stop trying to be funny.
Vizzed Elite
Singelli


Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 08-09-12
Location: Alabama
Last Post: 2499 days
Last Active: 2475 days

03-05-13 06:31 PM
mgriffith27 is Offline
| ID: 749962 | 44 Words

mgriffith27
Level: 22


POSTS: 47/83
POST EXP: 5855
LVL EXP: 51996
CP: 99.4
VIZ: 22361

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
Singelli : Best of luck to you and your husband. Keep the faith and practice often and good things will come. I think once your husband sees what a miracle having a child of your own is it will become easier to convince him for 4.
Singelli : Best of luck to you and your husband. Keep the faith and practice often and good things will come. I think once your husband sees what a miracle having a child of your own is it will become easier to convince him for 4.
Member

Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 04-18-11
Location: Detroit MI
Last Post: 4002 days
Last Active: 2672 days

03-05-13 09:21 PM
geeogree is Offline
| ID: 750129 | 66 Words

geeogree
Mr Geeohn-A-Vash53215
Level: 290


POSTS: 20144/29291
POST EXP: 1955397
LVL EXP: 420149777
CP: 52474.2
VIZ: 528748

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
My wife and I plan to have at least 4 kids. We've got #3 on the way right now.

I couldn't imagine having a small family. Sure it would be "easier" to have a small family but I would sacrifice the extra money in order to have a bigger family. I grew up with 3 siblings and I don't think I could enjoy a small family.
My wife and I plan to have at least 4 kids. We've got #3 on the way right now.

I couldn't imagine having a small family. Sure it would be "easier" to have a small family but I would sacrifice the extra money in order to have a bigger family. I grew up with 3 siblings and I don't think I could enjoy a small family.
Vizzed Elite
Former Admin
Banzilla


Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 01-03-05
Last Post: 91 days
Last Active: 9 hours

03-06-13 04:13 PM
Brigand is Offline
| ID: 750589 | 72 Words

Brigand
Level: 89


POSTS: 378/2233
POST EXP: 116430
LVL EXP: 6762803
CP: 2057.5
VIZ: 112856

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
As far as I know I dont have any kids and my mom only had two.

And I dont want to have kids with somebody who cant take care of them with me and I dont want to have something I cant take care of myself. And muslims and cathoilcs can do what they wish for all I care. I have also seen it not happenig no matter how you try either.
As far as I know I dont have any kids and my mom only had two.

And I dont want to have kids with somebody who cant take care of them with me and I dont want to have something I cant take care of myself. And muslims and cathoilcs can do what they wish for all I care. I have also seen it not happenig no matter how you try either.
Trusted Member
Not even an enemy.


Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 12-29-12
Location: Yurop.
Last Post: 2701 days
Last Active: 2687 days

03-06-13 06:08 PM
epic-san is Offline
| ID: 750695 | 47 Words

epic-san
Level: 95


POSTS: 1870/2459
POST EXP: 76050
LVL EXP: 8451999
CP: 880.4
VIZ: 47989

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
I only have one sibling, so my nuclear family is only 4. When I have a family (I plan to), I would like 2 or more kids. Gotta pass my wisdom onto more than one person. right? I wouldn't wont a small family. Seems boring to me.
I only have one sibling, so my nuclear family is only 4. When I have a family (I plan to), I would like 2 or more kids. Gotta pass my wisdom onto more than one person. right? I wouldn't wont a small family. Seems boring to me.
Trusted Member
Hit O.P.S. syndrome on 4/2/11 at 5:14 p.m.


Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 02-01-11
Location: Somewhere over the rainbow, where Hydreigons fly
Last Post: 1845 days
Last Active: 1840 days

03-06-13 06:28 PM
Brigand is Offline
| ID: 750711 | 11 Words

Brigand
Level: 89


POSTS: 386/2233
POST EXP: 116430
LVL EXP: 6762803
CP: 2057.5
VIZ: 112856

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
Me,personaly I would be happy with just one or two kids.
Me,personaly I would be happy with just one or two kids.
Trusted Member
Not even an enemy.


Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 12-29-12
Location: Yurop.
Last Post: 2701 days
Last Active: 2687 days

03-06-13 08:14 PM
mgriffith27 is Offline
| ID: 750776 | 61 Words

mgriffith27
Level: 22


POSTS: 52/83
POST EXP: 5855
LVL EXP: 51996
CP: 99.4
VIZ: 22361

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
Having two supporting parents is super important for even just one kid. So many dirtbags out there just have them and then just rely on someone else to take care of them. Not that kids with one parent can't be functional adults when they grow up. Its important to have a positive male and female role model in a child's life.
Having two supporting parents is super important for even just one kid. So many dirtbags out there just have them and then just rely on someone else to take care of them. Not that kids with one parent can't be functional adults when they grow up. Its important to have a positive male and female role model in a child's life.
Member

Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 04-18-11
Location: Detroit MI
Last Post: 4002 days
Last Active: 2672 days

03-07-13 05:50 AM
Light Knight is Offline
| ID: 750949 | 86 Words

Light Knight
Davideo3.14
Level: 121


POSTS: 1362/3819
POST EXP: 276083
LVL EXP: 19817174
CP: 11293.5
VIZ: 1051184

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
Singelli : How do you feel about adoption?



As for me, I came from a family of 5 kids. Personally, I will never have children, ever. The idea of it makes me cringe, and every time I see someone with a kid, I just shake my head at them.

I love freedom, travelling, and keeping my life simple; kids make those three things a little harder.

Pets are my sort of thing. And I plan on having a garden... but that's as close as I'll come, haha.
Singelli : How do you feel about adoption?



As for me, I came from a family of 5 kids. Personally, I will never have children, ever. The idea of it makes me cringe, and every time I see someone with a kid, I just shake my head at them.

I love freedom, travelling, and keeping my life simple; kids make those three things a little harder.

Pets are my sort of thing. And I plan on having a garden... but that's as close as I'll come, haha.
Vizzed Elite
Former Admin
Loyal Knight of Vizzed


Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 12-08-04
Location: The Internet
Last Post: 65 days
Last Active: 28 days

03-07-13 06:09 AM
Singelli is Offline
| ID: 750955 | 34 Words

Singelli
Level: 160


POSTS: 3410/8698
POST EXP: 1189395
LVL EXP: 52880861
CP: 67331.7
VIZ: 3147678

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
Light Knight : I wouldn't mind adopting at all! It just takes so much time and money.... it's not something my husband and I could feasibly attempt right now.    (The application process, I mean.)
Light Knight : I wouldn't mind adopting at all! It just takes so much time and money.... it's not something my husband and I could feasibly attempt right now.    (The application process, I mean.)
Vizzed Elite
Singelli


Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 08-09-12
Location: Alabama
Last Post: 2499 days
Last Active: 2475 days

03-07-13 01:18 PM
Light Knight is Offline
| ID: 751088 | 64 Words

Light Knight
Davideo3.14
Level: 121


POSTS: 1365/3819
POST EXP: 276083
LVL EXP: 19817174
CP: 11293.5
VIZ: 1051184

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
Singelli : Yes, I've heard it's extremely expensive... then again, so is a kid. You usually get a child through adoption when they are a year or so old, am I right? If so, then the price to pay is likely close to what it would have cost to raise them for a year. This is just speculation, I understand I may be way off.
Singelli : Yes, I've heard it's extremely expensive... then again, so is a kid. You usually get a child through adoption when they are a year or so old, am I right? If so, then the price to pay is likely close to what it would have cost to raise them for a year. This is just speculation, I understand I may be way off.
Vizzed Elite
Former Admin
Loyal Knight of Vizzed


Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 12-08-04
Location: The Internet
Last Post: 65 days
Last Active: 28 days

03-07-13 02:00 PM
mgriffith27 is Offline
| ID: 751103 | 205 Words

mgriffith27
Level: 22


POSTS: 54/83
POST EXP: 5855
LVL EXP: 51996
CP: 99.4
VIZ: 22361

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
The whole adoption thing is sad. I understand that you should make sure that the home is safe for the child but there are plenty of people out there that may not have alot of money but could still be great parents. I wouldn't mind being a foster parent once my kids are grown up. My best friends wife was a social worker in for Wayne county(Detroit Metro Area) and so many kids need a nice home to live. If I lived in a bigger house and made a little bit more money I wouldn't be opposed to having 7 or 8 kids. I unfortunately bought my house when the market was at its peak. At the time I was 19 and thought that I could just sell it and get into a bigger place once we started having kids. Unfortunately Michigan got rocked by the housing collapse and I lost tens of thousands of dollars.Kids may be expensive but they are worth every penny. My little ones brighten up my life. I cant imagine not being a dad now. And BTW I am sitting here typing with my 7 month old giving me the big cheesy smile because she loves her daddy sooooo much.
The whole adoption thing is sad. I understand that you should make sure that the home is safe for the child but there are plenty of people out there that may not have alot of money but could still be great parents. I wouldn't mind being a foster parent once my kids are grown up. My best friends wife was a social worker in for Wayne county(Detroit Metro Area) and so many kids need a nice home to live. If I lived in a bigger house and made a little bit more money I wouldn't be opposed to having 7 or 8 kids. I unfortunately bought my house when the market was at its peak. At the time I was 19 and thought that I could just sell it and get into a bigger place once we started having kids. Unfortunately Michigan got rocked by the housing collapse and I lost tens of thousands of dollars.Kids may be expensive but they are worth every penny. My little ones brighten up my life. I cant imagine not being a dad now. And BTW I am sitting here typing with my 7 month old giving me the big cheesy smile because she loves her daddy sooooo much.
Member

Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 04-18-11
Location: Detroit MI
Last Post: 4002 days
Last Active: 2672 days

03-07-13 04:20 PM
TechnoDragon77 is Offline
| ID: 751196 | 47 Words

TechnoDragon77
Level: 29


POSTS: 18/163
POST EXP: 7193
LVL EXP: 132346
CP: 1050.6
VIZ: 1064

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
For my generation it is very small, my mother has 1 sister, my father has 2 brothers and I have a brother who is 13 years older than me! Due to the big age gap between my brother and me, things weren't and aren't that hard!
For my generation it is very small, my mother has 1 sister, my father has 2 brothers and I have a brother who is 13 years older than me! Due to the big age gap between my brother and me, things weren't and aren't that hard!
Member

Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 03-02-13
Last Post: 3765 days
Last Active: 2706 days

03-07-13 08:14 PM
Singelli is Offline
| ID: 751339 | 200 Words

Singelli
Level: 160


POSTS: 3432/8698
POST EXP: 1189395
LVL EXP: 52880861
CP: 67331.7
VIZ: 3147678

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
Light Knight :  You know what's funny?  As I was sitting there typing the last post, I did wonder what the comparison would be.  I was thinking I'd do some research and see if the price really is comparable.  From what I've heard, it's not and adoption is far more pricey. Plus, if you want to go for a younger child, the wait is MUCH, MUCH longer and more tedious.  It's advised that if you want a shorter waiting time, you try and adopt an older child.

I did actually buy a couple of books about the adoption process, but I just haven't had the time to read through them.  It definitely seems a little more advanced that the general public knows.  There are actually different kinds of adoption which have different requirements and procedures.  That's why I put the book down.... I didn't have the time to consider and think about what I was reading.  Maybe this summer I will have the time.

Of course, part of the issue is convincing my husband that we are ready for kids.  That's a real challenge in and of itself.  lol  He wants 2 kids, but he doesn't think we're ready for them.
Light Knight :  You know what's funny?  As I was sitting there typing the last post, I did wonder what the comparison would be.  I was thinking I'd do some research and see if the price really is comparable.  From what I've heard, it's not and adoption is far more pricey. Plus, if you want to go for a younger child, the wait is MUCH, MUCH longer and more tedious.  It's advised that if you want a shorter waiting time, you try and adopt an older child.

I did actually buy a couple of books about the adoption process, but I just haven't had the time to read through them.  It definitely seems a little more advanced that the general public knows.  There are actually different kinds of adoption which have different requirements and procedures.  That's why I put the book down.... I didn't have the time to consider and think about what I was reading.  Maybe this summer I will have the time.

Of course, part of the issue is convincing my husband that we are ready for kids.  That's a real challenge in and of itself.  lol  He wants 2 kids, but he doesn't think we're ready for them.
Vizzed Elite
Singelli


Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 08-09-12
Location: Alabama
Last Post: 2499 days
Last Active: 2475 days

03-09-13 11:35 PM
Eirinn is Offline
| ID: 752810 | 36 Words

Eirinn
Level: 154


POSTS: 654/7900
POST EXP: 1300417
LVL EXP: 45891304
CP: 69368.0
VIZ: 1836533

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
I think big families are great. I grew up with two siblings, so I know the plusses to having multiple kids. I would like to have four personally, if I ever get married. Just a thought.
I think big families are great. I grew up with two siblings, so I know the plusses to having multiple kids. I would like to have four personally, if I ever get married. Just a thought.
Vizzed Elite
Eirinn


Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 07-18-12
Last Post: 2032 days
Last Active: 2032 days

03-10-13 12:42 AM
mister sandman is Offline
| ID: 752856 | 6 Words

mister sandman
Level: 46


POSTS: 259/486
POST EXP: 9604
LVL EXP: 682952
CP: 229.8
VIZ: 16591

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
i don't have any family anymore 
i don't have any family anymore 
Member
~vizzed agnostic user~


Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 02-11-13
Last Post: 3315 days
Last Active: 3315 days

03-15-13 05:51 PM
EvilAlu is Offline
| ID: 756369 | 62 Words

EvilAlu
Level: 69


POSTS: 91/1212
POST EXP: 76346
LVL EXP: 2757317
CP: 3634.8
VIZ: 96849

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
I don't really have a big family now.
When I was younger it was quite big my grandmother had 12 kids lol
I personally do NOT want kids but my girlfriend already has such a big family she insists on having at least 4 >.>
So it looks like I'm going to be a dad if I like it or not xD
I don't really have a big family now.
When I was younger it was quite big my grandmother had 12 kids lol
I personally do NOT want kids but my girlfriend already has such a big family she insists on having at least 4 >.>
So it looks like I'm going to be a dad if I like it or not xD
Vizzed Elite
Releasing control art restriction system to level zero.


Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 07-19-12
Location: UK
Last Post: 3961 days
Last Active: 3180 days

04-04-13 11:42 PM
port753 is Offline
| ID: 771818 | 68 Words

port753
Level: 51


POSTS: 410/608
POST EXP: 34458
LVL EXP: 965096
CP: 2201.1
VIZ: 57993

Likes: 0  Dislikes: 0
I currently have a small immediate family. Father, mother, and an older sister who works.
Many times I do wish I had a brother who was my age and almost completely opposite of myself.... sigh. When I'm older and IF i get married, I'll be sure my kids won't get lonely and I'll get busy like a rabbit to make that happen in a few years from now
I currently have a small immediate family. Father, mother, and an older sister who works.
Many times I do wish I had a brother who was my age and almost completely opposite of myself.... sigh. When I'm older and IF i get married, I'll be sure my kids won't get lonely and I'll get busy like a rabbit to make that happen in a few years from now
Member
Sandwichiest Sandwich on your plate


Affected by 'Laziness Syndrome'

Registered: 11-23-12
Location: Your Plate
Last Post: 2615 days
Last Active: 2615 days

Links

Page Comments


This page has no comments

Adblocker detected!

Vizzed.com is very expensive to keep alive! The Ads pay for the servers.

Vizzed has 3 TB worth of games and 1 TB worth of music.  This site is free to use but the ads barely pay for the monthly server fees.  If too many more people use ad block, the site cannot survive.

We prioritize the community over the site profits.  This is why we avoid using annoying (but high paying) ads like most other sites which include popups, obnoxious sounds and animations, malware, and other forms of intrusiveness.  We'll do our part to never resort to these types of ads, please do your part by helping support this site by adding Vizzed.com to your ad blocking whitelist.

×