Topic: Is it selfish to have more than two children?

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Is it selfish to have more than two children?

s having more than two children selfish? The future of the planet rarely plays a part when planning a family, but that's got to change, say environmental campaigners.

Parents who have more than two children are "irresponsible" for placing an intolerable burden on resources and increasing damage to eco-systems, says a leading green campaigner.

Curbing population growth through contraception must play a role in fighting global warming, argues Jonathon Porritt.

This week, the Optimum Population Trust (OPT), of which Mr Porrit is a patron, launched its "Stop at Two" online pledge to encourage couples to limit their family's size.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7884138.stm

Saving the earth is child’s play: We must have fewer babies

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/columnists/2009/02/18/saving-the-earth-is-child-s-play-we-must-have-fewer-babies-91466-22950872/