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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is rarely NOT a different dynamic between the siblings when there is this big of an age gap. The parent might not care, but it definitely is a breeding ground for resentment. Youngest child almost always gets more of everything than the older two got. Attention, opportunities, quality of life..... [/quote]

I agree with this, especially since being around a sweet elementary schoolers who still worships you is just more enjoyable than being around two emotionally taxing and unpleasant teenagers. If you’re going to have a third, please continue to focus on being the best parent you can be to your older kids. I think having an elementary schooler and a teenager is a juggling act and they’re only three years apart. [/quote]

I have an unpleasant teen, and elementary tween and a 5yo. Yes, the youngest definitely gets the most attention but the older kids like to have their space. They seem more interested in their friends than us. We also focus on their sports and hobbies WAY more than the young one. 5yo has been dragged to sports practices and games her entire life. The older ones aren’t exactly neglected. Dh and I often tag team so one parent takes the little one and the other parent takes the older 2.

We divided and conquered when we only had 2 as well. One parent would stay home with baby or napping toddler while older kid went out with the other parent. It really isn’t all that different.[/quote]

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