Navigating life with a big family often comes with a unique set of inquiries from outsiders. Here are ten of the most common questions, rephrased for clarity but still retaining that cheeky spirit.
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“Are all these kids yours?”
Absolutely, these six right here are mine. The others? No clue where they came from. -
“Is their father the same man?”
Yes, indeed! He’s quite the catch. Want to see a picture? I have one of him in his swim trunks! -
“Do you understand how this happens?”
Of course! My husband and I are well aware of the mechanics of reproduction. It’s a bit odd that you’d question my knowledge on such a basic topic. -
“Are you a practicing Catholic?”
Yes! We embrace our faith, especially the part about having a large family. Though, I wonder if cursing is a sin—we might need to work on that. -
“Have you considered using birth control?”
Sure, I’ve heard of it, and it makes me wish your parents had considered it—or at least taught you some basic etiquette. -
“Do you always feel, um, frisky?”
Not particularly, especially not while having this conversation! -
“How will you afford their college tuition?”
We’re planning on selling a kidney from each kid who wants to attend college—two for Ivy League applicants! Interested? -
“Do you have a favorite child?”
Absolutely! It’s the one who is behaving the least like a little monster at any given moment. -
“Are you planning to have more kids?”
If you mean more romantic encounters with my husband, then yes! Lots of those. Again, I can show you his picture if you’re interested. -
“Do you drive a bus?”
No, but if I did, I’d drive it straight into your attitude. Just kidding! While we don’t have a bus, we do have a lot of friends over sometimes, but we manage just fine with our Suburban.
Bonus Question:
“Is your house always messy?”
Yes, but it was messy before the kids, too—mainly due to my hangovers. Now, it’s the chaos of living with six energetic kids. “Clean” is subjective, anyway; their clothes are washed, just don’t inspect our walls too closely!
We are not a spectacle; we are a big family filled with loving, curious, and joyful children who contribute to making our world vibrant. Feel free to ask questions, but please keep them respectful!
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Summary:
This article humorously addresses the common intrusive questions posed to large families, providing witty and light-hearted responses while promoting resources for family planning and insemination.