Quote by Erma Bombeck

It goes without saying that you should never have more children than you have car windows.

It goes without saying that you should never have more child

Summary

This humorous and ironic quote suggests that one must consider practical matters, such as the number of available car windows, when deciding the number of children to have. By equating the number of children to the number of car windows, it implies that the responsibilities and demands of parenting should be managed based on one's available resources and capacity. It serves as a reminder to make realistic and responsible decisions, highlighting the importance of balancing one's personal desires with their ability to provide for their children's needs.

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By Erma Bombeck

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