We don't see them as a burden: Couple who chose to have four children

Mr Justus Ong and Mrs Sophia Ong, with their four children- (from left) Kyle, nine, Lauren, three, Stacey, eight months old and Cherish, six. PHOTO: LITTLE SHOES PHOTOGRAPHY
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SINGAPORE - Ever since she was 21, Mrs Sophia Ong has wanted a big family with an even number of children.

The 37-year-old housewife, who has two siblings, felt there was bound to be a child left out when siblings squabble and play, should there be only three.

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