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“Never have more children than you have car windows.” quote by Erma Bombeck
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“Never have more children than you have car windows.”

Erma Bombeck

About This Quote

Source Book: The Book of Bad Habits, Erma Bombeck, 1971

Advice to limit family size to match practical resources, using car windows as a metaphor for capacity.

In simple terms: Don’t have more children than you can comfortably accommodate.

Key Takeaway

Match family size to your living space.

Themes

family planning practicality humor

Mood

lighthearted reflective

Type

advice humorous

When to use this quote

  • housing decisions
  • budget planning
  • vehicle ownership
  • parenting choices

Key Concepts

resource management metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you consider space when planning family size?
  • How does humor affect serious decisions?
A Different Perspective

May overlook emotional desires for larger families.

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