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Originally Posted by MrSelfDestruct
You could always retort by accusing them of conspiring to cause overpopulation.
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Just a side note, overpopulation was one of the many alarmist myths of the 80's. Also most developed nations are shrinking not growing.
That being said for no real reason, I can understand the frustration at being asked when you will have more kids etc. I've been asked that question for the last 6 years, until the birth of my first child. Now they are asking when we plan to have a second. At the same time, there is nothing evil in so asking. In history large families have been the norm and needed for survival. Its only recently we have had the luxury of saying 'I will have one child' and have a resonable chance of knowing that child will live to adulthood. Calling it barbaric is a bit harsh to say the least. Also while I don't think being an only child has any real negative effects on a person, I'm glad I have brothers and sisters.
So while I fully respect your desire to have only one child, don't be to hard on people for asking. Its one of those things you ask of people when you have nothing else to say.
1. So whats your major?
2. So when are you getting married?
3. So when are you haveing kids?
4. So when are you having another kid?
5. So when is your kid getting married?
6. Any grandkids yet?
My question to you is why does it bother you so much? Do you wish to have more children emotionaly but are making the decision not to based on your health?