Yes, that's what large families are reduced to whenever they go out. Everybody stares and stares and stares.

And should you, heaven forbid, shout at one of your children or have one of them throw a temper tantrum, you can just hear the voices going, "See? Too many children, can't handle!"

It doesn't seem fair, does it?

Well, you should read what Julie wrote on her blog, Seeking The Old Paths. She writes about an unwritten rule large families abide by, no matter where they are. It's kinda sad that we have to abide by it if we do not want to hear unwanted and positively rude comments!

Go read her You should have thought about that before.... post. 

The next time you see a large family, cut us some slack, ok? We have our off-days too.

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