How many children do you plan to have and for what particular reason(s) for that number? i left it as an open-ended question. so i can appreciate views expressed such as those by Zooey and Josep. i would also like to thank everyone else for their insightful and interesting input! :) however, i would like to add as an afterthought, that procreation should involve a certain degree of decision-making otherwise it borders on irresponsibility (religious reasons included). ideally two people should make that decision whether directly or indirectly. and i do find comparing children to cars or homes a bit silly (albeit cost-wise hovering in that range haha).