Seventeen Children

[Gemini Cricket]

I think it's human nature to be in disagreement with the couple about their choice to have a ton of kids. As much as it is their freedom to have them, I have the freedom to say they're freaks.

[MouseWife]

I come from a very big family, 9. Catholic and careless?

I would say that it was too much. I think that my parents also had the sentiment that all we needed was one another but that wasn't really right. I don't think it was entirely healthy. I think they did it to keep control over us and keep us out of trouble. A good plan? Maybe.

I have three kids. I have tried to make sure that I don't get so involved with one of them that the others get left behind.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I think it's human nature to be in disagreement with the couple about their choice to have a ton of kids. As much as it is their freedom to have them, I have the freedom to say they're freaks.

Totally. I personally think they're "crazy", by which I mean that "if I did it myself I'd go crazy", or "I'd have to go crazy to make that decision". However, seeing the tiny bit I have seen of their lives, it seems to make sense for them, and that's cool. I know some people would go crazy living my life, for various reasons.

That article really went over the edge...such ugliness.