Second child regret...
· 46 min
Episode Second child regret...
In today's episode, we look at how many people regret having a second child, and whether happiness declines with the more children you have.
Link to Georgia's recommendation: Teeny Tiny Stevies.
We referenced this GQ article: My Second Child Is Perfect. He Ruined My Life in today's episode.
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