And eight makes fourteen...
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there's a view in the US that having a large family is, or can be, a status symbol - a linky here:
http://men.style.com/details/features/full?id=cont...
As the article says the father is likely to return from the middle east where he works as a contractor, I suspect they are not short of a bob or two. Or Cent.
Over here, of course, large families are social pariahs. We have 4 children (6, 5, twins of 3) and are seen as something of a freak (comments such as "haven't you got a telly" are soooo funny, and of course original).
http://men.style.com/details/features/full?id=cont...
As the article says the father is likely to return from the middle east where he works as a contractor, I suspect they are not short of a bob or two. Or Cent.
Over here, of course, large families are social pariahs. We have 4 children (6, 5, twins of 3) and are seen as something of a freak (comments such as "haven't you got a telly" are soooo funny, and of course original).
aclivity said:
there's a view in the US that having a large family is, or can be, a status symbol - a linky here:
http://men.style.com/details/features/full?id=cont...
As the article says the father is likely to return from the middle east where he works as a contractor, I suspect they are not short of a bob or two. Or Cent.
Over here, of course, large families are social pariahs. We have 4 children (6, 5, twins of 3) and are seen as something of a freak (comments such as "haven't you got a telly" are soooo funny, and of course original).
I think the status symbol thing is prevalent in most non-european/antipodean cultures. We just can't afford it!http://men.style.com/details/features/full?id=cont...
As the article says the father is likely to return from the middle east where he works as a contractor, I suspect they are not short of a bob or two. Or Cent.
Over here, of course, large families are social pariahs. We have 4 children (6, 5, twins of 3) and are seen as something of a freak (comments such as "haven't you got a telly" are soooo funny, and of course original).
If I were a billionaire, I would produce an army of mini martial arts men to further my interests and secure my legacy.
Just gotta make those billions now!
MAM
aclivity said:
Over here, of course, large families are social pariahs. We have 4 children (6, 5, twins of 3) and are seen as something of a freak (comments such as "haven't you got a telly" are soooo funny, and of course original).
Haven't you got a telly??Sorry, but this is PH after all!
Edited by leon_t on Friday 30th January 13:04
leon_t said:
aclivity said:
Over here, of course, large families are social pariahs. We have 4 children (6, 5, twins of 3) and are seen as something of a freak (comments such as "haven't you got a telly" are soooo funny, and of course original).
Haven't you got a telly??Sorry, but this is PH after all!
Edited by leon_t on Friday 30th January 13:04
Yes, of course we have a telly. Why, do you not have sex now that you have a telly?
leon_t said:
Not sure when I last lived somewhere without a TV, although I don't actually watch much?!?
Fair point, it is one of those dumb things people say, considering you probably have had sex a few more times than than the 3 times she concieved.
It wasn't aimed at you - it was in the spirit of your post. I have used it in the past when strangers have made comments about having 4 kids, though. Fair point, it is one of those dumb things people say, considering you probably have had sex a few more times than than the 3 times she concieved.
ETA: more before than since ... if you know what I mean.
Edited by aclivity on Friday 30th January 13:39
aclivity said:
there's a view in the US that having a large family is, or can be, a status symbol - a linky here:
http://men.style.com/details/features/full?id=cont...
As the article says the father is likely to return from the middle east where he works as a contractor, I suspect they are not short of a bob or two. Or Cent.
Over here, of course, large families are social pariahs. We have 4 children (6, 5, twins of 3) and are seen as something of a freak (comments such as "haven't you got a telly" are soooo funny, and of course original).
There's an arguement that the world is overpopulated as it is, and having multiple offspring is both selfish and socially irresponsible.http://men.style.com/details/features/full?id=cont...
As the article says the father is likely to return from the middle east where he works as a contractor, I suspect they are not short of a bob or two. Or Cent.
Over here, of course, large families are social pariahs. We have 4 children (6, 5, twins of 3) and are seen as something of a freak (comments such as "haven't you got a telly" are soooo funny, and of course original).
/devil's advocate (not really my view)
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