SEC17 WK:#3: large and small families, likes and dislikes
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Roommate: "Hey, wouldn't it be fun to visit Enugu town for the weekend?"
Me: "Yeah, it would be fun! We could stay with one of my brothers in New Heaven."
Roommate: "I thought you said your brother lived in Owerri road?"
Me: "Yeah, but that's a different brother."
Roommate: "Wait, how many brothers do you have?"
Me: "just two"
"Wow! and how many sisters?"
"I have no sister, just me"
"OMG!"
This is typically the same response I get each time I reveal how many siblings I have and what everyone will be like: do you have your room to your self?Do you all eat together? How do you cope with just being the only girl in the family?
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It's usually funny when I hear these questions come from friends, but since I come from a small family, I'm cool talking about them.
In my family, everything was shared—the clothes, toys, food—in fact, food was eaten on a communal plate. It's fun when we all eat from the same plate, drag the last portion onto a plate, and share the meat.
When we play, it's like a market square. My mom would always shout, but all to no avail. The various games usually make the house more fun than school. I love to always come back home once school is over to enjoy the moment with my siblings.
I don't know how fun a large family could be, but I know a small family like mine is sweet. Even though I was the only daughter, we had a division of labor. Chores are shared among my siblings and me, and we deliver accordingly without issues.
A small family might seem small and lonely, but I tell you, it's peaceful, joyful, and lovely. The love we share is incomparable. My dad returns from work every day with a package for each of us. Imagine if it were in a large family. Do you think he would get different packages for each child? I doubt they will have to share one package.
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In a large family, each child does not have their own room; they pair with each other, making it stuffy or uncomfortable for them. But see me and my small family; I have my room to myself, while my brothers have their rooms to themselves. This way, I feel safe and comfortable at home.
Coming from a small family gave me the opportunity to learn some domestic work that has helped me today. If I were in a large family, it would be difficult for me to learn so fast and possibly not learn at all.
In a small family, all the children have the privilege to attain education to the highest level, but in a large family, some children are sent to school while others are kept at home because of a lack of funds.
I have seen a large family where the parents sold off some children just to get money and take care of the others. It's not a movie but a real-life story. A large family comes with lots of disadvantages. I think people should be wise when it comes to making a family. Plan before executing.
In conclusion
Large family, small family—all are family, but there's what we call togetherness that is the main character found in a family. It doesn't matter your number, but if this is not in place, you have lost it.
I still prefer the small family, where everyone agrees to one thing and stands by it.
I would love to invite @ruthjoe @pandora2010 and @nancy0
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the size of a family can greatly impact the experiences and opportunities available to each child. It is important for parents to consider the pros and cons of having a small family versus a large family, and to make decisions based on what will best support the well-being and development of their children.
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My dear there is nothing like love, understanding, cooperation and unity in a family once there is this quality, wether large or small family can stand tall.
I saw your all post you explained everything so well, surely there are some things in as well as advantages and disadvantages. We are not a big family, amd also we are not a very small family, we earn everything by ourselves and take care of ourselves.
You said that "A small family might seem small and lonely, but I tell you, it's peaceful, joyful, and lovely" and I totally agree with you on that. It is much easier to love and cater for a small family compared to a large family. I would love to have a small family when I get married.