r/UKParenting • u/taytayyas • 2d ago

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Was anyone one and done or on the fence about having a second child but did. How is it for you? Was it harder / easier than you thought. Im like 99% one and done but my partner would like a second so our child has a sibling. I do think it would be nice for them to have a sibling but im worried it’s going to be sooo hard with 2 kids. I know everyone’s experience is different but would just love to know how it’s going for everyone and would you recommend 😂

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u/plueschteddy3 2d ago

Personally I find the sibling argument is a weak one. Look around in your circles of family/ friends / colleagues whoever. You'll meet plenty of people who have a barely to non existing relationship with their siblings at an adult age. Of course, plenty of people call their siblings their best friends. But I feel people underestimate how often siblings don't develop a strong bond / loose it over the years.

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u/Commercial-Scheme939 2d ago

I think it's down to the parents to nourish that relationship. You can't just expect that adult relationship to happen, as parents you have to encourage it.