Children?

Growing up, there were always a lot of kids around. Not just in my house, but in all of the other homes around me. Everyone had 4+ kids. So to me that seemed to be the norm. But that thought process all changed just a couple of days ago when I learned the truth. A normal household in the US has an average of 2-3 kids in there home. Some places in the world only have 1, if any at all. Is this a problem? Some would say no. It is easier to support a smaller family financially, which is true. But here is something to think about. Every child you don't have will go to a different home. You have no clue what that other home will be like. The father could be abusive. The mother could be neglectful. There is no way to know. But, if they are born in your home, you can make sure that that child is fed and loved and cared for. You can give them safety and support. You could only give one child this opportunity or you could give this love to 4 or 5 or even 7 kids. You may not have the money to get them all everything, but material stuff doesn't create happiness. We as parents or future parents can give them a happiness that is unmatched by stuff. My parents chose to have 7 kids and I love every one of my siblings more then I can ever explain. I am very grateful for my family and all the love and support they give me. Now I'm not saying you need to have a football teams worth of kids, but I won't deny the promptings I get to have children in my future.

The Fifth

My name is Sarah Staker. I am number five of seven kids, so I have quite a bit of experience when it comes to siblings. I'm a good old Utahan who loves ice cream, Netflix and baking. My niece, in the picture, is my best friend and favorite person on this whole planet. I am currently a student at BYU-Idaho and getting my degree in Family and Consumer Sciences so I can be a teacher AND the coolest mom ever. I am creating this blog as a resource for those who want to learn about family issues and discuss them with me. I love family and I love being able to hear others opinions on things that are going on around us or in our lives personally.