My views on this article are filled with thoughts of, um, ridiculous-ness! It is 2013 people! The Chinese are only allowed to have 1 child unless BOTH parents are only children, then are allowed to have 2 children. The "relaxed" decision would allow those who want two children to do so ONLY IF one of the parents is an only child.
I understand that this is a population control issue and that it is NOT America! I am not that naive. But, really, a government that dictates how many children you are ALLOWED to have? I can not even comprehend that.
How do you feel about the Duggers? I am sure that China mocks this family standard. I don't hate them, they are a stable family, debt free even. In my opinion, only having 2 children, I am ENVIOUS to say the least! I hope to attain that financial status in the near future, but could never image with 19 kids under my belt. The financial burden alone is a tough pill to swallow. Again, this is in America. These standards are NOT a 'reality' for China.
I just feel that God has a hand in fertility and the Government in China is dictating that. I don't know anything about their religious backgrounds or anything, but I can only image, from my standpoint, that this is a normal thing for them and not to be challenged.
I would also like to note that as I feel that God has a hand in fertility, he does let us all have our own decisions. I am comfortable with two children. I don't feel like I would do myself justice as a mother with three, this is ME. I know plenty of friends, family and women in general, who are on baby number three or four or five and they are excellent mothers and I can totally see them with tons of kids. I don't look down on people for the number of children they do bare. To each their own.
As an American, I think China is crazy, but I guess that is why I live in America, right!
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