Family of 99: one man’s story of raising a large family
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In Spain, a man recounts his experience of having a large family, currently numbering 99 direct descendants, with another great-grandchild on the way.
He and his wife began their family after marrying in 1958 without ever discussing how many children they wanted. They simply welcomed each child as they arrived, and now have many children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
The author notes that people often ask him how his family manages Christmas gatherings or if they even had television while raising so many children. He observes that some suggest it was easier to have children in the past, a statement he finds amusing considering his existing extended family. He shares a story about mentioning the idea of a mandatory twelve children to a television host, Buenafuente, who jokingly suggested “privatizing” them.
The author ultimately concludes that having children is not an investment but a lifelong expense. He chose to write about his family instead of a planned article about social hatred, preferring to focus on a more pleasant topic.
