Help me!

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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I am confused with grammar structure of this sentence, Why we use “HAVING” here. Please help me!

  • Family is the place where HAVING children is not only tolerated, but welcomed and encouraged.

Can I use this sentence instead:

  • Family is the place where children is not only tolerated, but welcomed and encouraged

Thanks!

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Hello, Galilom.

‘Help me’ is a very poor thread subject. It does not help us understand your problem. In future, use subject title related to your problem. Thank you.

‘To have a baby’ = to give birth. That is not quite the same as your suggestion, but ‘where children are not only tolerated’ is probably also acceptable in the sentence.

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Thanks for your advice and explaination. This mistake will not happen again.