My husband and I said that if we were to suddenly become very wealthy, we would definitely have at least 1 more child.  We are a two family household and as much as we would love to have another child (I'm one of 7 and it was lots of fun), we don't feel it would be fair to the two children we have now.  We have to think about college for them, not to mention being able to keep a roof over their heads and clothes on their back.

If we did, say, hit the lottery, we would have more kids.

I think it's kind of funny that the reporter actually said that four kids take an "impossible" amount of time, energy and money. If that were true, many of us just wouldn't be here! Sure, it is more expensive to raise kids nowadays, but a lot of that can be blamed on our lifestyles. And I say this as a mom of four who often has to remind myself that I'm not necessarily entitled to the cable package with all the special on-demand channels, two brand-new cars, the latest electronic toys...and that my kids aren't suffering for sharing bedrooms or wearing hand-me-downs.

Obviously, I'm all for being responsible with finances and I think it's wise when people take a careful look at their resources before deciding to have more kids...but I don't like what often becomes the flip-side assumption: that big families without tons of money are somehow denying their kids.

That said, it would certainly be easier to have four kids if I could afford a nanny and a housekeeper!

We all should have a lot children.  Its a wonderful feeling and life-style. If your not rich (or if you are rich) I think that the children should earn their car and tution because its called be respectful for what they have accomplished! If you do everything for them, they will never have respect for anything. When I was 16, my parents bought me everything, and I was never grateful...but now I have 9 children and they are so sweet lovable and so grateful for everything because we do not give them everything they want. You could pitch in a little bit of money (1000 dollars- 2500 dollars max)