[Mrs. Don-o]

In point of fact, these parents take special care to give attention to each child.

But beyond that, well-raised children in a child-rich family give love and attention to each other. The love and care goes 'round and 'round. They entertain each other, they watch out of each other, they learn from each other.

Kids don't divide the amount of personal interaction and affection available to each one: they multiply it.

[humblegunner]

Well, I’m an only child. That’s what seems “normal” to me.

Ex wife and I had two kids, that seemed like a lot.

These folks? Seems a bit obscene really.

Just too many in my opinion.