More Questions

First and foremost, I’d like to thank all of you who have joined us on this journey. The incredible response and outpouring of support is encouraging, if not a bit overwhelming. We look forward to exploring this together, and hope that you will enjoy it along with us.

Before we continue discussing the topic at hand, I’d like to round up the questions. I’ve tried to sum up most of the questions and concerns that you’ve shared into two general points, as will follow.

I’m going to call these the “practical” questions. (If you haven’t already, see my previous post for the more “theoretical” ones. There are also a couple of questions that I’ve saved to be shared at a later point, so hang in there if you’ve messaged me and your question is not here.)

1. We parents want what’s best for our children. Children need lots of attention, love, care, food, clothes, toys, and some space to call their own. They need two loving parents and a happy home. They also need us to pay for their education, hobbies, therapy, and endless other needs. Doesn’t this work out better when there’s less kids, or at least when there’s more time between each? Is it even possible for the average couple today to fulfill all of this with a house full of kids?
2. Parents are also people! We have interests and goals and needs of our own, beyond just raising children. Don’t we deserve some time of our own? Don’t women deserve to have lives beyond being baby producers?

These are big, essential questions, connected to real and important issues. With Hashem’s help, as we delve into the words of our holy Torah and the teachings of our Rebbe on these exact concerns, we will gain a new understanding and appreciation of what raising children is truly about, and discover the path to doing so with joy.

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If you have a thought or question that you don’t think is included here that you’d like us to address, please feel free to comment or send us a private message through the contact link above.