What is the perfect number of children and why?

Answer 1

This depends on the environment and parents.

If you live on a farm or in the country, the more children, the better because they can help with all of the chores.

Three children is generally a good number for parents who have a lot of time and energy while the children are babies. But when the children are older, they can begin to play with each other, so it is good for the parents to have their own house, and/or nearby parks so the kids can run around. To put the kids through school, a three-child family is usually more financially secure.

Two children is good for parents with some time, with any size house/apartment. Again, the kids can play with each other.

One child needs the most attention, and is often spoiled. If the parents don't have much time, it is good for them to live in a larger city or in a neighborhood with similarly-aged children so the only child has something to do. It is rarely a problem to financially support a single child.

If you are unsure about how many children to have, start at one and work your way up. They are a lot of work, but the reward is immense.