Hi Jo13,
Thanks!

If I'd have a 'poor' family like that, I think I'd go for the 'Back to basics' family-style
And act/react accordingly with decisions about praising, scolding, order of getting upgrades or stuff from the store.
Like, go for the radio, not the flatscreen or paintings etc, and mostly try to make them happy by doing fun-stuff together rather than be elated with luxury items.
And wait for the 'free hammock' and hoping for a lot of food-at-the-door events!
Don't have a family like that yet, you just gave me a good idea! Gonna try working on that one, thanks!

(Oh, and good to know that your other family gets by okay with so many kids. Proves that it CAN be done )