In the 1800s, most families were pretty big. In fact, many parents had an average of seven to nine children. Imagine that you were a child in the 1800s and you had nine siblings.
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On your blog, please tell us how you would feel. Would you enjoy being a member of such a large family? Why or why not?
There is many good and not so good sides to having a big family. It would be harder to spend time with each individual sibling, as well as with you parents. A good side is there would be a lot of hand - me - downs and it would be great for games with your family. Imagine playing a big outdoor game of cricket, or soccer. You probably couldn't have a big family game like that if you had a small family.
Hi Tess
ReplyDeleteYes I agree with you. Having a big family would be great when it came to playing a game of cricket or softball. You wouldn't be able to do this with just one or two siblings.
And the hand me downs would be huge, especially if you were one of the youngest children. This would help your parents save money.
Imagine what it would be like at meal times. The pot of potatoes would be very large!
There would be lots of people to hopefully help with all the chores around the house too.
I only have one sister so my family is quite small, but my husband have eight brothers and sisters and his family is huge!!
Are you the oldest or youngest in your family? Or are you the middle child?
Look forward to hearing from you.
Until next time
Allie :)
Hi Allie!
DeleteI am the third youngest child. Yes, that pot of potatoes would be very large!