Asking “Why is there such a big age gap between your children?”

Why the Age Gap?  Social mores constantly change. One recent example is questioning a woman if she is pregnant. Today, it’s a faux pas to broach the subject if not raised by the (hopefully!) expectant woman herself. Many firmly believe it’s never okay to ask. “Unless perhaps the baby is crowning.” So is it okay to comment, question or assume about a family’s structure? (Tell someone how many … [Read more...]