Altough it would seem that the larger the family, the less the parents can give, studies show that the Jewish Ideal of large families contributes to better education and to a happier life.
Unfair as it might be towards the child born from an act of adultery, his Mamzer status which will haunt him for life, is the strongest deterrent the torah could set for the parents of this poor child, making them think twice before committing this grave sin.
Taking care of our children doesn't end when they grow up or get married, we must always be there for them with the same passion and guide them in the right path.
As parents we often make mistakes. This week's Parsha teaches us that even the leader of the nation is not expected to be perfect. He is, however, expected to publicly acknowledge his mistakes and apologize for them.