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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One thing that I didn't realize when making this decision is how much time kids take when they're older. They're obviously more independent in middle and high school but they need a lot of guidance and often transportation. Think beyond the baby days.[/quote]

+1, your child will be a tween/teen in your home for much longer than they will be a baby/toddler. It’s often hard for parents to conceptualize what that will be like far in advance, but the biggest thing to think about us that a 10-18 year old is more like an adult than a baby. They have pretty firmed up personalities and they have complex emotional and social needs. It’s like having a housemate who is largely dependent on you for meals, transportation, social planning, and emotional support.

People worry so much about having a toddler and a baby in the house at the same time but no one ever thinks what it will be like to have a high school junior figuring out college apps and life plans at the same time as an 8th grader is still very much figuring out puberty. I promise this is harder than potty training and breastfeeding at the same time.[/quote]

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