I've read some interesting articles over the past few
days. This one, by Po Bronson in New York Magazine
is extremely though provoking. If you have children,
or you work with children, you need to read this article
on the negative effects of praise.
Tip of the bonnet to The Beehive.

I found this article on great reasons to have kids at
Mommy Life.
Tip of the bonnet to Amy's Humble Musings.