large families

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How many cousins do you have?

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382456) • Rockingham, Australia 12 May

I’ve spoken about my friend who recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She gave a short speech at her party. Her mother was one of ten children and her father one of eleven. She was able to name all the aunts and uncles on both...

western australia

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Regarding -- 'The Waltons'

MarleneAM @MarleneAM (293) 4 Jul 18

Did you know that there was a "The Waltons" 40th year reunion show in 2011; and did you view it? Could you identify with the large 'Waltons' family, as numerous in members as it was? If so, did you and your family also have a...

little house on the prairie

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adoption

raleyfamily @raleyfamily (132) • United States 24 Oct 09

We have adopted three children from the foster care system. We also have seven biological children, four have either married or are off at college, six still live at home. Our last two babies were drug babies. One was already...

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managing multiples

wonttakelong @wonttakelong (3555) • United States 28 Jan 09

I dont mean taking care of twins or triplets although it could fall into this category. I am talking about tending to the hectic schedule of having more that a couple of children in school. I have 5 kids, all of which are in...

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20 children!!

deedles88 @deedles88 (297) • Australia 8 Jun 08

I have been watching a show on the Home And Health channel, its called Family's By The Dozen. Obviously it is about families who have 10 or more kids. I really enjoy watching it, and am amazed by every single family. They all...

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Duggars are having their 18th child!

dreamy1 @dreamy1 (3811) • United States 9 May 08

There at it again. Who remembers that mega family? Well they're at it again pregnant with their 18th child. I guess they are just not going to stop until they physically can't have any more. Here's a fun fact from the...

too many children

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Does your home have a "photo wall"?

tinamwhite @tinamwhite (3252) • United States 17 Aug 07

In my living room is a collection of family pictures...ones of everybody in our family can be found there at varying stages of their lives.... In front of my desk, is another group of photos that are fairly recent of my...

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large families

dreamjapan @dreamjapan (409) • Japan 28 Jun 07

Does anybody here have or belong to a large family. I have four kids, would of liked more but that wasn't to be. Even though it is hard going some days I love the diversity of characters that my kids are showing. The only trait...

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Large Families.....

babygurl850406 @babygurl850406 (1322) • United States 18 Jun 07

Do you have one? Do you want one? How many brothers and sisters do you have? How many kids? What is your ideal number of children? I have 1 younger brother, I have always envied large families, when I was little I wanted more...

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Large Families

jolenegreen @jolenegreen (1209) • United States 2 Jun 07

Do you come from a large family? Do u plan on having a large family? or do you already have a large family. Please share the advantages of having a large family.

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Largest family you know?

songbirdnaimh @songbirdnaimh (1422) • United States 28 May 07

What is the largest family you know? How many kids? What are their names. I currently don't know any big families. The biggest I know has 7 kids. My greatgrandfather was one of 13. 12 boys and 1 GIRL. Can you even...

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Do you come from a large or small family?

hockeygal4ever @hockeygal4ever (10021) • United States 8 Apr 07

I find it so odd that there is such a huge diversion of family sizes still in the US and around the world. I come from a very small family, just me and a sister and of course my parents. I've had friends that come from HUGE...

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How do you deal with "out of control" children?

Stephanie5 @Stephanie5 (2946) • United States 5 Dec 06

I have 9 kids, 4 of them are step-kids. There are 7 boys, 2 girls, with the girls being the oldest and youngest.... The boys, well 3 of them are just out of control, they are mouthy and disrespectful and short of beating them,...

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How many kids where inyour family?

krankies @krankies (811) • United States 29 Nov 06

My Husband is one of ten.

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What is your thought on large families?

My2Cents @My2Cents (291) • Canada 11 Sep 06

Like the family that has 16 children!!

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