How Many Children Should We Have?
Perhaps you have already decided to have two children. But some family and friends are suggesting that you need at least four, while others are also saying that you should just remain childless. Why do people decide to have children? What factors influence the number of children a couple should have? What is the right number of children for almost any couple? Why have children, anyway? One of the commonest reasons why some couples decide to have children is to ensure that their family name lives on long after they are gone. Others also fathom the very idea of having a biological product of their own. The idea of having someone who calls you 'mum' or 'dad' is yet another small but powerful reason why some couples are motivated to have children. On the other hand, there are cultures around the globe that have adopted the practice of associating every marriage with children. Therefore, when a couple gets married, the clock starts ticking. The society around th...