When I tell people that I am pregnant with twins, they immediately ask me "How many does that make now?". When I tell them that this would be child #6 and #7, they are in awe as to why I would have that many.
I know that today's economy makes it difficult to provide for children. But, that is nothing new. There were couples during the Great Depression that had large families and everyone turned out okay.
Why do we, as a society, feel like we have to provide every comfort for our children. Do they really need to have that X-box? Why have more than one TV? Why can't they go out and work in the garden to help provide food for them to eat? Could this be what is wrong with Generation X, Y and Z?
My kids don't have a lot. But, they do have food, shelter, clothing, love and laughter. They have to use their imaginations to play because we don't purchase fancy toys for them to play with. We make sure they are educated with what is important and leave Political Correctness for the politicians to try to push on them later in life. We try to teach them how to love others in spite of their differences.
I guess I am tired of having to defend my decision to have a large family. I am doing what I feel is right Spiritually and I am doing my best by my kids. I have really great kids who have a sense of humor and they share their things with others. So, maybe I am doing something right.
God bless all mothers and those who wish they could be called such.
Mindy Millington
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