There's a bit of cognitive dissonance going on there-

They may be breeding prolifically, but not indiscriminately. They have 18 kids, while there are welfare queens who have 5 and 6 children to as many fathers. (and before anyone starts squirming at the supposed racial undertones in that statement, let me remind you that this happens in trailer parks in the heartland just as often as it does in the 'hood.)

There are those who will literally look at more children as an additional source of income. Your ire is directed at a family who sees each new baby as a source of joy, while others who have far less to offer are having children far too young and usually addicted to something. They've never heard of a "Malthusian idea".

At least they are expanding the population of well behaved intelligent kids.

I was worried Idiocracy was going to become a prediction for a little while, but if she keeps having kids that wont be a problem.

Oh my god.
Its a vagina not a clowncar.
(I hope no-one already said that but I was too lazy to look through all the links.)

I'm torn.

On the one hand, I feel that ultimately it is her (and her husband's) choice as to how many kids they want. If they truly feel they can provide decent love, attention, and have the financial means to take care of 18 kids, then I guess it's their choice - free and clear.

On the other, I am tempted to scream in frustration. 18 kids is a lot - really, a lot. Kids are wonderful, to be sure, but 18 is really pushing a lot of things - population size, materials, etc. I would hope that they would consider being content with 18 children and give whatever attention they want to raising those kids.

I dunno. Seems kind of dark ages-ish. Because you can have 18 kids doesn't mean you should. Hey, you can jump out of a plane without a parachute too. I personally think they're trying to get enough kids to start a revolution.

haha! That's a good one. I could not imagine having 18 kids, who wants to bet they have another within a year??