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[quote=Anonymous]I have an older boy and a younger girl, a bit over 4 years apart. They're 12 and 8 now. It's working out great and they do actually share interests and hang out. They actually have a sophisticated system of trade between their toys, older passes books to younger, we go skating and skiing together etc. 12 yo is a bit of know it all and sometimes feels we're being "too easy" on the 8 yo (like giving in to her when she whines) and 8 yo feels jealous that he has more allowance and privileges (like walking to and from school on his own etc) just because he's older. Also, they were only in the same school (elementary school) briefly and will never be in the same school together again, but eh, it's just a thing,  not necessarily good or bad.

All in all, this isn't really a thing to worry about IMO. Kids are individuals and have their own personalities. Being/not being close to each other isn't just a function of age gap, changes over time etc. There are also advantages and disadvantages in terms of getting done with baby years early vs college payments vs everything else in life...[/quote]

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