Thank you Granny for sharing this article on overpopulation and the Biblical mandate to be fruitful and multiply.
I especially appreciated this bit:
Besides, kids are great. A challenge, yes, but a blessing (see, for instance, Psalm 127:3-5). It’s interesting to read the late-in-life reflections of those who have chosen career over family. They often draw their satisfaction from the impact they had on a few key lives. An architecture professor savors the work of one of his star pupils, a lawyer remembers an innocent prisoner he helped free, a stock broker recalls the kid who went to an expensive school because the father’s investment portfolio was fruitful.
But what about cutting to the chase and impacting key lives directly from their moment of conception? Now, that’s a career move.
Hubby and I are among those who “occupy ground to the right” of Granny and the author of the article; nevertheless, we share much of the sentiment expressed.
I always find it sad that so many people (both Christians and non-Christians) don’t want kids, or if they do they just want “one or two”. Children are a BLESSING! I always get funny looks when I say that I want “a minimum of four, preferably six or more, and happily as many as God sends me” even in Church. But at least no one in Church would send their kid off to daycare six weeks after they are born – like other people I know have done.
I have two daughters, 3 and 1 year. I give you lots of praise for have so many and keeping your sanity. I decided that 2 was enough for me. My daughters are very high maintenance and i didn’t want anyone left out. I’m still working on my daughters potty training. It’s a bit of a battle. Yeah for your big girl.
so, I’m a bit late but better late than never. ;D
congrats! and welcome to your son.
btw ~ I love the new look.
~ be blessed ~
What a good article. We are thrilled to have as many as God sends us (three so far) and I love reading about your wonderful family:)
After all the push for zero population growth, it is interesting to see the devastating effect of falling birth rates.
The former Soviet Union population is declining rapidly. An article in the Christian Science Monitor reported that:
“A UN report last year predicted that Russia’s population, around 145 million in 2002, could fall by one-third by 2050.”
“Experts foretell the grim prospect of a Russia that can no longer man its factories, field a decent hockey team, or defend its borders.”
Korea, Japan and much of Europe are having similar problems. I think it is sad when people close the door on (more) children. It takes at least 3 kids before you know what your doing.
Another article pointed out the because of declining family size and day care, this generation is being raised by the most inexperienced parents ever.
If one or two children are overwhelming you, maybe you are doing something wrong. The problem isn’t the number of kids but the lack of parenting skills.