Parents with this many children are the happiest and we need a lie down (or maybe not)

Turns out there is a magic number when it comes to having children.

And it might just blow your socks off. A new study from Australia set out to find out how many children you should have to be the happiest parents and the results blew our minds Edith Cowan University discovered that having four children will make you enjoy parenthood and your life the best. Researchers spent almost five years surveying hundred of parents to find out how such a large family can contribute to the happiness levels of mums and dads. Apparently, they feel more supported socially, their self-esteem is boosted and because the children always have a buddy they gain independence very early on. Dr Harman who lead the study told the Sydney Morning Herald that "while larger families are more chaotic and expensive, he says this is balanced out by the joy in their lives." What do you think? Do you agree with the assertion that bigger families are the happiest?