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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have two children, 3 years apart, and it's been very helpful during this pandemic. They play together, sleep in the same bed, make our house feel full and not lonely. We've found there's an economy of scale with siblings. They're both the same sex, so we can use the same clothes. They can also use hand me down bikes, toys, books, etc. Child care costs are a factor as well as camp or activity fees. But we would never have it another way. if you;re both not convinced, stick with one. How does your child feel? Maybe consider what she wants?[/quote]

Yeah I would not ask a 3 year old whether he wants a sibling or not. He has no frame of reference. Would you ask your 3 year old if you should move to another city for a job opportunity? Whether you should move grandma into a nursing home? If you should open a 529 or use alternative methods for college savings?

I’m all for involving kids in decisions that will impact them, but 3 is way too young. Parents have to decide for themselves how big their families should be.[/quote]

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