I feel like the most kids you can have while still having two parents with jobs is 4. After that, someone's gotta be a stay-at-home parent, or the kids end up raising each other like the Duggars.
Growing up in a family of 8 kids, our mom had to stay home full time, and our dad had to work almost only overtime. While I understand the circumstances, I wish that I'd have had more time with my Dad when I was younger. Seeing your parents age is heartbreaking.
I also grew up in a family of 8 kids with a stay-at-home mom, but still managed to get quite a lot of time spent with my dad; a lot of it probably has to do with the fact that he's a college professor, so rather than just a small amount of free time year-round like most jobs, he would have cycles of small periods of time (around finals) where he was constantly working and we didn't see him much but then a few months out of the year where he had little to no work at all; so we actually each probably spent more time with him than most of my small-family friends did with theirs.
I love how tactfully Dan started the conversation. He found a fact where someone has 14 kids and wanted to talk about it without the pretense that there's a correct answer (because the conversation is meant to be subjective and chill af) and it's just charming to me. The question is interesting after all! How many kids is too many? There's a lot of ways the conversation can go and you'll learn something from whoever you ask. I love their Katamari playthroughs
My grandfather had 10 siblings. He would tell me (very positive) stories about his brothers and sisters, and how their mother would discipline “all” of them. Downside was that their father wasn’t around a lot, but they were able to take care of each other.
While I don't want any kids right now, and I don't actually foresee wanting any, I feel like 3 is the limit. There's gotta be some sort of "diminishing-returns" aspect to having kids, from my perspective anyways. Appreciate the ones you have instead of continuing to make more.
I think a huge part of the conversation that was missed was how culture and region affect birth rates. In developed nations, healthcare and contraceptives are more available, so most families tend to have fewer numbers since their needs are met and their focus is usually elsewhere. However, in developing countries, many parents often rely on children for jobs, housework, and education, and with little options for contraceptives, preventing pregnancies is more difficult and sometimes even shunned, so having bigger families makes more sense. However, I know there are other circumstances in-between as well. The conscious desire to have over 10 kids baffles me, as someone whose mom had 9 siblings. Did not hear very good things about the family dynamic, even now.
I have one older sibling - my parents said two kids was their limit because that way if both kids are having an emergency, each parent could attend to one kid. we're all adults now, and I think that was the right call.
For me personally 4 would be pushing it. Me an my partner both agreed we want 3 but if twins happen we could handle 4. But it would be the end of kids for us lol
remember people, that john and kate + 8 family ended up RUINING everyone's lives, they divorced, imagine the hell a divorce with 8+ kids would be i think more than 2 kids is also going a bit hard.
My great grandma had 14 kids, from what my grandma told be the trick is that the older kids will raise the younger kids. But it was a different time, my grandma and most of my great aunts never finished middle school, they had to work to support the family.
See the question they're asking is 'how many kids are too many" as if it's not just humans doing what evolution has urged them to do minus contraception.
I just saw a pair of male Asian twin teenagers or young adults, no older than 19, who were dressed TOTALLY IDENTICALLY. The only thing that made them look distinct was a small stain on one of the T-shirts. As a twin, I could not FATHOM doing this at any point, but good for them, I guess.
14 kids? I don't think he's spending time with any of them. I think they're just taken care of by butlers/babysitters. Or at the very least it's like the Smith family where the one with the most promise earns his attention and everyone else is just looked after.
What cracks me up is Dan talks about having kids as if he’s still in his 20s and doesn’t like realize he’s gonna be an old ass dad now that he’s deciding he wants to be a father.
Many guys (and women) have kids after 40. There's nothing wrong with that, especially if it's such that you'll be a better parent with the maturity level at 40 than your maturity level in your 20s.
@@Nurdse_326 I didn’t say it was a problem. I’m saying he talks about having kids as if he’s still that young. Like it hasn’t hit him he’s gonna be a later in life parent.
@@Nurdse_326 he’s already 44. He’ll be in 50s for sure by the time his 1st kid starts school. I graduated high school by the time my parents where 40 lol.
yah my dad was 35 and my mom was 34 when they had me (and my stepbrother was born when my mom was 39), it's definitely a lot different childhood when your parents are older, since they had such a different upbringing to you yk. also having friends who's grandparents are the same age as your parents
Fitting Dan says "No criticizing" considering game grumps (especially Arin) have been historically anti criticism. I'm surprised this video didn't contain a jab at the comments and the "haters" And by haters they mean people who rightfully yell constructive criticism at them when they do something stupid or Villainize said audience.
I feel like the most kids you can have while still having two parents with jobs is 4. After that, someone's gotta be a stay-at-home parent, or the kids end up raising each other like the Duggars.
Can confirm u end up raising each other for sure. Oldest of 9 here
i think even at four is pushing it tbh
All depends on how many you can handle, some can be a stay-at-home parent and barely make it with 2-3 kids, for others, 6 is just fine.
The magic number is whatever you can afford when childcare comes up. For some people that's 1.
@@landy2385 4 is over the line. You don't need more than 3.
A casual conversation on having kids.
Meanwhile, scream's of the masses as they get sacrificed to become part of the stars.
Growing up in a family of 8 kids, our mom had to stay home full time, and our dad had to work almost only overtime. While I understand the circumstances, I wish that I'd have had more time with my Dad when I was younger. Seeing your parents age is heartbreaking.
I also grew up in a family of 8 kids with a stay-at-home mom, but still managed to get quite a lot of time spent with my dad; a lot of it probably has to do with the fact that he's a college professor, so rather than just a small amount of free time year-round like most jobs, he would have cycles of small periods of time (around finals) where he was constantly working and we didn't see him much but then a few months out of the year where he had little to no work at all; so we actually each probably spent more time with him than most of my small-family friends did with theirs.
I love how tactfully Dan started the conversation. He found a fact where someone has 14 kids and wanted to talk about it without the pretense that there's a correct answer (because the conversation is meant to be subjective and chill af) and it's just charming to me.
The question is interesting after all! How many kids is too many? There's a lot of ways the conversation can go and you'll learn something from whoever you ask. I love their Katamari playthroughs
They don't believe in contraception.
This discussion is nice to listen to, but I want none.
My grandfather had 10 siblings. He would tell me (very positive) stories about his brothers and sisters, and how their mother would discipline “all” of them. Downside was that their father wasn’t around a lot, but they were able to take care of each other.
While I don't want any kids right now, and I don't actually foresee wanting any, I feel like 3 is the limit. There's gotta be some sort of "diminishing-returns" aspect to having kids, from my perspective anyways. Appreciate the ones you have instead of continuing to make more.
I think a huge part of the conversation that was missed was how culture and region affect birth rates. In developed nations, healthcare and contraceptives are more available, so most families tend to have fewer numbers since their needs are met and their focus is usually elsewhere. However, in developing countries, many parents often rely on children for jobs, housework, and education, and with little options for contraceptives, preventing pregnancies is more difficult and sometimes even shunned, so having bigger families makes more sense. However, I know there are other circumstances in-between as well.
The conscious desire to have over 10 kids baffles me, as someone whose mom had 9 siblings. Did not hear very good things about the family dynamic, even now.
4-5 is pushing it but definitely stop pumping em out at 6-7
My old school nurse had 12. She kept a photo in her office
There's some special about Dan and Arin talking about kids while women are SCREAMING in the game they're playing.
I have one older sibling - my parents said two kids was their limit because that way if both kids are having an emergency, each parent could attend to one kid. we're all adults now, and I think that was the right call.
3:30 THERES A SECOND SUZY??????
For me personally 4 would be pushing it. Me an my partner both agreed we want 3 but if twins happen we could handle 4. But it would be the end of kids for us lol
remember people, that john and kate + 8 family ended up RUINING everyone's lives, they divorced, imagine the hell a divorce with 8+ kids would be
i think more than 2 kids is also going a bit hard.
Pretty sure the show ruined them. Not the kids.
@@edman1357it was both.
..... Going a bit hard you say? 😉
Idk if it has scientific validation, but i heard twins usually jump generations
My great grandma had 14 kids, from what my grandma told be the trick is that the older kids will raise the younger kids. But it was a different time, my grandma and most of my great aunts never finished middle school, they had to work to support the family.
12, if Cheaper by The Dozen is anything to go by.
I always said when I was growing up I want like 2 or 3. But now that I have one. I think that's enough.
See the question they're asking is 'how many kids are too many" as if it's not just humans doing what evolution has urged them to do minus contraception.
I just saw a pair of male Asian twin teenagers or young adults, no older than 19, who were dressed TOTALLY IDENTICALLY. The only thing that made them look distinct was a small stain on one of the T-shirts. As a twin, I could not FATHOM doing this at any point, but good for them, I guess.
Y'all don't even know. My ex girlfriend had 11 siblings and it was crazy over there when we visited
14 kids? I don't think he's spending time with any of them. I think they're just taken care of by butlers/babysitters. Or at the very least it's like the Smith family where the one with the most promise earns his attention and everyone else is just looked after.
How many kids is too many? 3. 2 is enough.
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What cracks me up is Dan talks about having kids as if he’s still in his 20s and doesn’t like realize he’s gonna be an old ass dad now that he’s deciding he wants to be a father.
Many guys (and women) have kids after 40. There's nothing wrong with that, especially if it's such that you'll be a better parent with the maturity level at 40 than your maturity level in your 20s.
@@Nurdse_326 I didn’t say it was a problem. I’m saying he talks about having kids as if he’s still that young. Like it hasn’t hit him he’s gonna be a later in life parent.
@@durience253 that's fair - I see what you're saying. Well hey, hopefully they'll keep him young! 😅
@@Nurdse_326 he’s already 44. He’ll be in 50s for sure by the time his 1st kid starts school. I graduated high school by the time my parents where 40 lol.
yah my dad was 35 and my mom was 34 when they had me (and my stepbrother was born when my mom was 39), it's definitely a lot different childhood when your parents are older, since they had such a different upbringing to you yk. also having friends who's grandparents are the same age as your parents
Fitting Dan says "No criticizing" considering game grumps (especially Arin) have been historically anti criticism. I'm surprised this video didn't contain a jab at the comments and the "haters"
And by haters they mean people who rightfully yell constructive criticism at them when they do something stupid or Villainize said audience.
cool i guess