Why do you have so many children? Family and motherhood in perspective of mothers of numerous families

The aim of this bachellor thesis is to describe the motivation of mothers to obtain more children, than it is common in nowadays society, and to seek their oppinion on their situation. The thesis consists of theoretical and empiric parts. The theoretical part of the thesis depicts differences between traditional and modern family and strategies of reproduction in particular periods. Furthermore this part presents Czech family and stresses its current form, it also looks for the reasons for reduc ion of natality in our country, and resumes factors, which influence family planning. The empiric part is dedicated to quality research, in which mothers of four or more children took part. The aim of the research is to find out, what expectations and images of family and pregnant life make women mother four or more children. Part of the research also reflects the mothers´view of numerous families ? their current attitude towards motherhood, family and their role in the society