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[quote=Anonymous]OP, mine is an only child, but my brother and I have a 4-year age gap and the early parts of our childhood were a lot more tranquil and calm (for my parents and for us) than "stairstepped" close-in-age kids. We are close, but in a different way than siblings close in age; I was always more of a mentor and protector than a close playmate. We rarely fought and I actually wanted to help with the baby when he was born. None of the typical big-sibling toddler jealousy. Plus, the all-important: I was potty trained when he came along! My mom complained my dad didn't help and this was her #1 priority for kid age spacing. I know the age gap wasn't your choice but there are wonderful stress-relieving upsides.[/quote]
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