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Victoria Beckham Says 'Never Say Never' on Baby No. 5: How Many Kids Is Too Many?

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Victoria Beckham already has three sons, a baby daughter and a rich, handsome husband. But the 38-year-old Spice Girl turned fashion mogul may want to expand her family.

Asked where she sees herself and her family in five years, Beckham tells the September issue of Glamour: "I'd never say never about another baby. It’s a juggling act -- a career, family, a husband who’s busy. But I’d never say never!"

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As for why she's never seen smiling, she explains, "Do you know, I don’t know?! I actually used to smile a lot in pictures. I think I only stopped smiling when I got into fashion. [Laughs.] Fashion stole my smile! I’ve created this person. And I’m not saying that’s not me, but I wouldn’t say that’s the whole me…. It’s an armor that goes up."

Like most 30-something married women, she's been spending some time reading the racy "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy. "I’m halfway through the second one. I even bought my mum the book! But every time she tries to engage in conversation about it, I kind of dodge the subject. I don’t really want to talk to my mother about S&M.;"

And as successful as she is, she still gets nervous before a fashion show -- and turns to her hubby for support. "He phoned me the night before, and I just said, 'I want you to come be with me. I want a cuddle. I really do.'" Aw ... do you think Victoria should go for baby no. 5? Or are four kids more than enough?
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  • Lanikai 2012/08/02 17:35:19
    You can never have enough kids...
    Lanikai
    +11
    As many as each person can support 100% by themselves.

    Have all you want, as long as you don't take a penny of government money or social services.

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  • DP 2012/08/06 06:23:05
    One (I don't want kids.)
    DP
    Sorry, but I would never want too many children. I couldn't imagine trying to love them all equally and distributing your time equally. One will always feel angsty about not getting enough attention, and I really don't need that.
  • art1ej 2012/08/06 06:08:04
    Four
    art1ej
    My mom had 4 kids so i went with four....if i was ever to have kids they would be adopted i will never continue in the over population of the world.....
  • KB 2012/08/06 04:01:56
    You can never have enough kids...
    KB
    I myself want to have 5 to 12 kids
  • knoodelhed 2012/08/06 03:30:24
    Four
    knoodelhed
    I suspect your real motives if you have more than three...do you want kids or are you into building a dynasty?
  • meltrab9194 2012/08/06 01:53:09
    You can never have enough kids...
    meltrab9194
    as long as you enjoy kids, having them around, and playing with them and your able to take good care of them go for it have as much kids to make you happy
  • El Prez 2012/08/05 23:07:10
    You can never have enough kids...
    El Prez
    As many or as few as you can afford to take care of, even after a divorce. I had four and they are all great and a great comfort to me.
  • Heisenberg 2012/08/05 21:17:25
    Five
    Heisenberg
    +1
    I'd say five should be the limit worldwide. Our planet is already overpopulated.
  • jean 2012/08/05 20:38:19
    You can never have enough kids...
    jean
    It totally depends on the parents. For some one is enough or even none and that is just fine. Have children if you truly want them - otherwise don't.
  • Drebi 2012/08/05 16:21:09
    You can never have enough kids...
    Drebi
    This is a situation of quality vs quantity. A person should not have more children than they can successfully parent. (Which includes being able to feed, clothe and shelter them by your own accord without resorting to crime or unnecessary hand-outs, as well as providing them with the skills needed to survive independently (such as basic education and discipline) and maintaining their (physical and psychological) health.) If a person cannot do this, then they should refrain from having children until they can.
  • Enya 2012/08/05 16:19:32
    Five
    Enya
    But I only want 3.
  • SimianSays 2012/08/05 13:41:27
    One (I don't want kids.)
    SimianSays
    It takes more than finances to raise a child, so people should not be allowed to have children anywhere unless they meet a certain number of criteria. tbd
    How scan this be enforced?
    Reversible sterilisation procedures.
  • FELINE GESTURES IN THE DARK 2012/08/05 11:51:25
    You can never have enough kids...
    FELINE GESTURES IN THE DARK
    if you can afford .
  • Sapphire101 2012/08/05 06:36:40
    You can never have enough kids...
    Sapphire101
    I'd like 4 or five kids
  • runningintriangles 2012/08/05 05:37:50
    One (I don't want kids.)
    runningintriangles
    +1
    ...40% you can never have enough... this explains overpopulation. -___-''
  • simplex5 2012/08/05 04:55:03
    Three
    simplex5
    As long as they can afford them why not!
  • jazzy 2012/08/05 04:03:35
    You can never have enough kids...
    jazzy
    +1
    Maybe she's building her own soccer team :P puppies children funny (sarcasm)
  • art1ej jazzy 2012/08/06 06:05:13
    art1ej
    Lawls
  • cddjmikey 2012/08/05 01:44:28
    You can never have enough kids...
    cddjmikey
    It all depends on your personal energy level and financial situation. One of the reasons the Octomom NEVER should have had the last set of kids. The doctor should have checked her finances and seen that although she had the money for the procedure she had no visible means of support after that.
  • Rod 2012/08/04 23:01:13
    You can never have enough kids...
    Rod
    +1
    As many as you can afford financially, emotionally and mentally. That may be zero or that may be ten.
  • SimianSays Rod 2012/08/05 13:52:34
    SimianSays
    Succinctly put. Two elements are missing however...1) personal judgement. For most people it should be zero, then as the number of children increases, the number of people capable of such responsibilities decreases. 2) recognition that most people overestimate their abilities in this respect. This is part and parcel of why since 1950 the population has increased by more than 4,000,000 to the current 7,000,000+. More people starving, more unemployment, increased crime rates, overcrowding prisons, ad nauseam.
  • Rod SimianSays 2012/08/05 19:11:33
    Rod
    No one can make a judgement about whether other people are mature enough or if they have the ability to raise children. The reason that we have people starving and high crime rates has nothing to do with the world's population. By the way it's 7,000,000,000+ with an increase of 4,000,000,000 since 1950. (You left off three zeros). The reason for the starvation and high crime rates has to do with crooked and corrupt politicians all over the world. The technology exists for plentiful food supplies but the distribution channels are corrupt. When politicians continue to manipulate their policies to control the population and gain power for themselves, it destroys economies and the crime rates rise. The world has the ability to sustain many many more people from a physical standpoint however I can't see it surviving the way it is being handled from a political standpoint.
  • SimianSays Rod 2012/08/06 02:04:44
    SimianSays
    Oops, yeah. Billions.
  • SimianSays Rod 2012/08/06 02:06:43
    SimianSays
    But politicians are people from among the people. It seems that anyone getting involved in politics, even if they have the most honourable intentions, lose sight and become corrupt.
  • Rod SimianSays 2012/08/06 11:27:18
    Rod
    I agree.
  • SimianSays Rod 2012/08/06 02:11:36
    SimianSays
    The world can manage it, but how is it possible when people(us) are managing the world? What about enforcing reversible sterilisation until a certain number of criteria are met where the potential parents are deemed capable of performing the responsibilities of parenthood emotionally, financially, etc.? This would apply to the rich and superfluously rich as well, as we all are hopefully aware that it is not just about providing financially for a child.
  • Rod SimianSays 2012/08/06 13:25:06
    Rod
    That's exactly what I said... too many corrupt and greedy politicians.

    Reversible sterilization? Your kidding right. #1) It would be absolutely and unequivocally impossible to enforce. #2) Who would make the decision about when someone is to be deemed "capable"? #3) China already has restrictions on the number of children a couple may have, is that really what you would want? #4) What if you were sterilized and then decided that you were ready and then the person, or board, that decides if you are "capable" or not, decides that you are not capable. #5) Another Government control in our lives and then where does it stop? Maybe because of food shortages in some countries the world government says that we can only eat one meal a day even though we may be growing our own food. Even though those other countries may have the resources and manpower to sustain themselves. Share and share alike right?
  • SimianSays Rod 2012/08/07 01:39:16
    SimianSays
    1). Impossible to enforce... My wishful thinking would be along the lines that everyone consents to it after the pros and cons are weighed among the people of the world. Perhaps, people acquiescing to the possibility that we ourselves are subject to lapses in logic and understanding. Laughable, I know.
    2). The decision: we all would have a say to come to an understanding. This wouldn't be something that is passed after a short period of consideration. Years, perhaps to come to a viable agreement?
    3). Not a restriction on the # of children, just a sensible assessment of what a couple is actually able to raise.
    4). The idea is that these 'standards' would be fair and reasonable and that I and my spouse would have to be able to show proof of our commitment and ability...
    5). Well, a government that is truly "by the people". Not just in rhetoric.
    As I read this I see how impossible it is. Lion with the lamb sort of dream.
    But if the world were full of responsible individuals making up a responsible 'whole', then certainly Earth would be able to supply the needs for all. Simplistic, I know. Wow! What a buffoon I am to hope for something so unreasonable. Uuhmmmmm...where have I been my entire life? Time to wake up and feed the chickens.
    See ya.
  • Jalysa Ellis 2012/08/04 20:43:48
    Four
    Jalysa Ellis
  • jere.chievres 2012/08/04 19:20:32
    One (I don't want kids.)
    jere.chievres
    +1
    I got a vasectomy after my son was born, one is enough! (It also took the worry out of being close) And it's said to prevent Prostate cancer.
  • Chokmah 2012/08/04 19:13:47
    You can never have enough kids...
    Chokmah
    +1
    To those who have many, even more will be given. To those who have few, even those will be taken away.
  • Bunk11 2012/08/04 17:53:51
    You can never have enough kids...
    Bunk11
    I have 3. Had conditions been otherwise, I would have had a couple more. I have 5 siblings, so maybe that influences my feelings. 6 kids would be a lot, though; 5 seems OK and there wasn't a choice that 6 was too many.
  • Beat Magnum True Hero 2012/08/04 14:09:58
    You can never have enough kids...
    Beat Magnum True Hero
    These will be five financially secured, beautiful, and athletic kids.
  • shazyb999 2012/08/04 12:35:07
    You can never have enough kids...
    shazyb999
    +1
    i only have one because that is all i can afford to support, but if i had as much money as she does i would have as many as i wanted :-)
  • PandahSixx 2012/08/04 08:53:22
    You can never have enough kids...
    PandahSixx
    If you can take care of them
  • brittneylalaa 2012/08/04 08:22:09
    One (I don't want kids.)
    brittneylalaa
    I think its up to the person and their situation. I wanted to have atleast one child so I could
    experience everything that comes with being a mother.
  • Chokmah brittne... 2012/08/04 19:17:12
    Chokmah
    +1
    I know people with ten, twelve, even fourteen children. These are strong people, people of faith. With these type of people you can build a nation. Today, people are weak and selfish... even one seems too much. This is the way a country dies.
  • Lady J. Murderess 2012/08/04 05:45:05
    Five
    Lady J. Murderess
    I think it depends. On a lot of things. I don't actually pick five...
  • freakoutnow... cuz mom's here 2012/08/04 02:26:50
    You can never have enough kids...
    freakoutnow... cuz mom's here
    When the risks of pregnancy are too high or your body can no longer support and sustain a pregnancy whichever one comes first then it's absolutely time to turn off the faucet and get the tubes tied. Example: Michelle Duggar should have absolutely quit becoming pregnant after baby #19 was born. When you can no longer financially support and properly pay attention to any more than you should no longer have any more children whether biological, adoptive, or foster. If Victoria wants another baby then go her! I have three daughters, loved being pregnant, and I love to have another one (but want to wait at least a year before becoming pregnant again to give me a decent gap between my last pregnancy and my next one).
  • no1ymfan 2012/08/03 22:11:32
    Two
    no1ymfan
    +1
    If you live in China.

    There should be some mathematical equation that takes into account your income, responsibility, and stupidity to determine how many kids you can have.
  • SimianSays no1ymfan 2012/08/05 13:57:02
    SimianSays
    An excellent point. The only problem with that hopeful attitude is that people couldn't add it up even if they mastered addition. It just makes too much sense.

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