Not really based on money, moreso time.Married ppl can have as many as they can afford
Unless you can buy yourself a clone, There is a moral/ethical cap on how many other human beings you can legitimately support emotionally/mentally/socially.
There will be a day in middle school when every single child is being bullied simultaneously and there are literally not enough hours in the day to councel them mentally. There will be a time when each kid is at a different recital/sport/play/camp and each event is happening on the same friday in different parts of town. In highschool , they will all be acting out at the same time too. The absence of a parent stings bitterly at moments like this
Where rich people mess up is they think a tutor or nanny can fill in for that one-on-one time that is critical for child development. They assume a house, clothing , and food is enough to make them a good parent. But the psychosocial aspect is often lacking.


