[Wormhole]

I would kindly suggest that folks who want a big family consider adoption as an option. There are a great many kids on this planet who could thrive in a loving environment... As to taking your genes out of the soup; one child per couple is negative population growth, two is zero population growth (ie. you are just replacing the parents) any more is excessive. Adopt, adopt, adopt!!!

Education is the root to a healthy society. However, cultural traditions are nearly impossible to challenge. People are taught the dogma that encourages large families, without respect to environmental sustainability. Sad but true.

The earth will be here for a long time, we will not. I agree that the planet will adjust itself in order to maintain the balance. These changes are never pretty but they are natural... Excessive biological growth always leads to a mass die off. It is nature's way.

Adopt. Consider the true gift of life... taking care of what already needs to be taken care of: a child that is here NOW waiting for a parent.

Peace of Mind,
Wormhole