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What does it mean?
Having four children is good even without the religious incentive to have large families.
In plain terms
Four kids is a good number even if you are not Catholic.
What can you take from it?
Family size can be satisfying without religious reasons.

Where it applies

  • family planning
  • social norms
  • personal choice

Putting it to work

  • plan family size
  • consider values
  • make independent choices

Questions to consider

  • Does religion dictate family size?
  • What is a good family size?

Another view

Some may argue large families are always better or worse.

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