The question of whether a large family is sustainable today really boils down to balancing tradition with the harsh realities of the current economic climate in Nigeria. While many grow up with the belief that more children equate to more support in old age, the reality is that the cost of quality education, healthcare, and nutrition has made the traditional large family model a massive financial burden for most middle and low-income earners. Many families I have spoken with are now prioritizing smaller family units to ensure they can adequately provide for each child, rather than spreading their resources too thin. If you do choose to have a larger family, the most effective survival strategy is aggressive financial planning and diversifying your income streams early on, as relying on a single salary is rarely enough in this inflationary environment. Ultimately, it is no longer just about having hands to help, but about having the resources to nurture those hands into productive, self-sufficient adults, which is a very steep hill to climb in Nigeria right now.