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Jackson6612 Posted 15 years ago
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What is the word or phrase for the parents who are involved in baby 'booming' - having a lot of kids?

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What is the word or phrase for the parents who are involved in baby 'booming' - having a lot of kids? Please let me know. Thanks.
  

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Dear Jackson The expression "baby - boom" applies when people have recovered from a catastrophe and then wish to have children It is very often used for families after World War II Possibly a phrase you could use is "post-war generation" Regards, Dave

  • Dear Jackson The expression "baby - boom" applies when people have recovered from a catastrophe and then wish to have children It is very often used for families after World War II Possibly a phrase you could use is "post-war generation" Regards, Dave
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Dear Jackson

The expression "baby - boom" applies when people have recovered from a catastrophe and then wish to have children

It is very often used for families after World War II

Possibly a phrase you could use is "post-war generation"

Regards, Dave
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Thanks a lot, Dave.

But I want to know the terms for parents who are little more productive?!Emotion: smile
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Hi,

eg 'People who want a big family'.

Clive
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CliveHi,

eg 'People who want a big family'.

Clive
Yes, this is what I had in mind. Is there a word phrase for such people? Please let me know. Thanks.
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Hi,

You could look at the word 'fertile'. Doctors often speak of 'fertility'.


But in everyday English we would be unlikely to say 'Tom and Mary are a fertile couple'.

We'd be much more likely to say 'Tom and Mary have/want a big fa

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