A couple in Yangju City, Gyeonggi Province, says raising four children has become easier than raising one, with the siblings entertaining and supporting one another. Ahn Mi-jeong, 48, and Mohammad Daz, 39, described the household routine as lighter, not heavier, as their children have grown older. Their account is based on personal experience shared in a published feature, not on a formal study.
How the couple's household works
The family includes Dah, 13, Joo-ha, 11, Min-ha, 8, and Ro-ha, 3. Ahn said that with one child she had to stay close, keep the child occupied and felt worn out. Now the older children play independently and look after the younger ones, which reduces the constant supervision she once considered necessary. She summarized the change simply: the more children there are, the less direct intervention parents may need.
Emotional balance among siblings
The couple said that when one child becomes upset, the others often step in with conversation or affection, which tends to calm the situation quickly. They also described each child's temperament as distinct, from Dah's dependability to Ro-ha's charm. Ahn said the children bring snacks from school or academy home to share and set aside food for siblings who are not yet home, behavior she linked to a stronger sense of family.
Practical costs and limits
Ahn acknowledged that the financial burden of raising four children is real, even though she described the daily physical and emotional demands as manageable. The account reflects one family's circumstances, including the couple's own perspective on work, cultural background and household support, so it should not be taken as a general prediction for other families. Families weighing similar decisions may find that the benefits she described depend heavily on the children's ages, temperaments and the resources available at home.