Party of six

Published January 23, 2026 5:06am ET



Three is the largest number of children it is normal to intend in America today, and thus four is the largest number of children a normal couple can have.

If you have more than four children, or if you have four without twins or a surprise baby, then something’s going on there. You are probably a religious weirdo or part of some cult.

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