Discussing about family is always an interesting thing. Before doing some analysis about why small family and why large family, we begin with the definition of family itself. Family is a group of people consist of two or more member. The family starts with a man and a woman that tied theirself in marriage. Marriage is a sacred relationship in God that maintaining faithfulness and commitment. We can assume that the marriage always have goals.
Talking about small family and large family is truly depends on the goals of that couple. If the couple need more space for theirself and want their focus only for their only children, we know that they want to create small family. The trend to have a small family in this era is not a sudden decision. That decision was made of numerous discussions and contemplation. Raising a child in very fast pace world with growing economy needs mental, spiritual and good physical condition. If we miss a step to protect our child from harming world, it was not impossible to see our child grow in anxiety, self-distrust, fear or even worst a trauma.So becoming a parents in this era and with a small family giving the family security, wealth and a good growth.
Disadvantages of having small family is about future plan. Having one or two child, forming a small family maybe sounds good until you are facing a bad condition that affecting your child. If your child have a dissease that there is no medical action can be done, you only can rely on miracle. Having an only kids also teach them to become and egoist person, except you train them to have a high social skill since they were young.
Finally, we can conclude that having large or small family is matter of together commitment, responsibility and your dedication to yourself and your God. Choosing one is not making the other one looks worst, but it will reflect your strategies to facing this world. To create something better that you ever imagine.