4 Is the New 2: Affluent Families Having More Kids


	4 Is the New 2: Affluent Families Having More Kids

nohobot

8-5-2007 1:23 PM

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npr, wealth, affluence, children, kids, family, us, usa, america, competition

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8-5-2007 4:01 PM

yankeepoo

On our third now and happier than ever, I am glad the culture of death we live in is perhaps on the wane, and people are beginning to recognize the joy and blessing of family life. Births away!

8-5-2007 4:16 PM

skwirlinator

Competitive Fugging
Man I wish I was younger!

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