I'm glad to see that most people seem to share the same view as me.
We live simply, and there's no reason why our kids can't live simply too.
So to all the big families; do you manage to enrol each child in one activity? (Ballet, piano, drama..?) Coz I guess that's my main thing. I think it's important to provide the opportunity for each child to develop a passion for something that most primary schools don't really nurture. And also a place to make friends outside of school. I really wanted this as a child and missed out.