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Pianomom:

I never thought about it this way and it does makes a lot of sense. I have a child with special needs and I have developed patience I thought I never had, I still have a long way to go but is true, kids do help you to develop Christlike characteristics and the more you have, the more you develop them.

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I found that I pretty much mellowed with age. As a young parent I had higher behavioral expectations for my children. As each child came along (and I aged) those expectations became more realistic. I gained more patience (perhaps through experience?) and learned to discern what really mattered and what I could let slide. Thus the comments from the older children at times, "I would have never got away with that!" To which I respond, "well then I guess I've learned something over the years."
As you add to your family it becomes easier for several reasons, some that have been mentioned. Two of which are:
One - you learn and mature as a parent.
two - Your children are growing and becoming more able to help. By the time you have a 3rd child the oldest is usually getting close to school age.

It is important to give our children responsibilities and teach them to love work. It is equally important for them to help with younger siblings. This is the beginning of their apprenticeship as future parents. The key is to know where the boundaries are. Parental responsibility should never be subjugated to the children. But if you are going to survive a large family everybody has to do their share.

Edited: alskann on 11th Jun, 2008 - 3:11am

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Alskann:

I see this a lot in Church, I find it unfair for the kids who are asked to watch over their brothers or sisters while the parents are sitting down, attending regular classes and don't have a calling that stops them from taking care of their little ones.

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Mormons in general are known to have large families, but depending where you live you may find acceptance or rejection in your decision to have a large family. My question is: How is it possible for Church members (Who are supposed to know about the Plan of Salvation) to criticize, ridicule or look "funny" to a family that decides to continue extending it? I fully understand the world's view but within the Church?

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If a family can afford to have a large family that's great, unfortunately with how things are going in the economy not many people can do this. God will not hold those who can't have large families in judgement.

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