Emily
It’s a combination of Somali culture and the perks from the welfare state.
First, we Somalis believe in the clan concept of laandheere and laangaabs. The former is the numerous a clan is, the better. Those who are low in numbers (laangaabs) are seen as weak and impotent. The clan is always at war with others and the numbers help either to intimidate others to submission or invade them. These two words means a lot within our culture and it’s commonly used here. You will also see here threads about different clans raving about how their clan is the majority of Somalis in Vancouver or in Vienna even if they live in the poorest projects. Clan numbers are more important than quality.
That culture was complimented by what the welfare state has to offer for larger families. Some large families collect welfare more than the wages of African CEO’s in most African countries. Why bother to join the dog eat dog world of the employment market when you can just pop a dozen kids and earn a handsome amount of welfare? A combination of our clan culture and the welfare state has led us to be fond of larger families.
Thank you!
Instead of getting defensive you have answered my questions. AussieHustler are you really a Somalian
Man those are really selfish reasons.
People who depend on the welfare system and collect other people’s tax dollars are hated here. I hope the future Somalian generation value quality over quantity and hard work.