How far apart in age is too far apart for two children of the same gender to share?
Why would any age gap be too much? My oldest and youngest shared a room for two years when they were 3 and 14 (until they were 5 and 16). I think more important than an actual number of years is the relationship between the two. These two didn't mind, They are very close and since they were so far apart, they didn't have need of the room at the same time (except for sleeping). When the older one had a friend over, we just let the younger one sleep in our room - same as we would have done if they were only a year apart. The room was big enough, there was space enough for the both of them and they were happy. I don't see age being a factor in this at all.
Is it better to have children closer in age or spaced further apart?
Both are good. My oldest sister was quite a bit older than the four that followed her. I was fourth in the family when she was sixteen and could be of great help. And help she did! She helped dressed us younger ones, fed us, took us on walks, drove to do errands for my mom, and anything else that was required. In addition to this, she was very pretty and intelligent. Because of all these, she became the favored one of my parents. AND she should have. None of us younger ones were jealous; we understood. After all, she was like a second mom to us.In my family, the children were very close in age. There was only a year between the first and second. The others were also close. Between the oldest and youngest of the five, there was only an eight year span.What were the privileges? Oh, so very many - - -They taught each other and learned toNegotiate with each other.Helped each other with homework.Worked with each other on projects.DatedCooperated in planning events I never could have.They even rarely tattled on each other if thought one might be getting himself in major trouble.My family is now grown. They are still very close, both in helping each other and playing together. The go tailgating together, and even took a trip to London together to watch the Browns play there. :)
What is it like to have 3 children?
I have three daughters and one on the way...want to borrow one :p lol I also came from a family of three. I was the oldest and having two younger didn't phase me, may have made me more responsible actually. We were spaced out by five years. As for my daughters currently. Usually there are less arguments with just two playing together and they occupy themselves reasonable well but they seem to get bored easier. When all three are together there may be more arguing but they learn more skills faster (socially and scholastically) . You have to mediate a little more but it's worth it! With three children they will always have a friend to play with. They still keep their own little personality and actually play to there birth order roles pretty accurately (good book to read if you ever get curious) . The oldest usually is the leader role, the middle child is a mediator always trying to keep the peace, and the youngest is mischievous. just make sure to put a little special time aside for each ever so often!
Is 8 years too far apart for siblings?
My oldest sib and I are 12 years apart. When I was 7 he moved out at 19 for college. So I grew up without him. I also have a sis and bro who are 10 and 11 years older and a bro who is 2 years older. Aside from the one who is 2 years older, obviously we did not share a childhood together, but how close of a bond they end up with depends on them. I happen to love my older sibs and because of the age difference its more than sibs sometimes I look at them as parent figures. I look up to them and learn from their mistakes. Now every fam is different. Some sibs with age difference get along and some don't. It depends on how much effort is being made. The only thing that can cause problems is sometimes the oldest tends to want to "parent" the younger sib which when you are young the last thing you want is to be told what to do from your sib. Lol. So again how well they get along will all depend on them. It will be different than a sib closer in age, but it doesn't have to be a downer either. There are advantages to having a much older sib.
Is 8-9 years to far apart for siblings?
No! Its actually probably going to be a great experience!
POLL: would u rather have eyes too close or too far apart?
Too far apart,not that bad
What is the ideal age gap between children?
It really depends on your situation. I have 6 kids that are 15, 14, 13, 11, 4, and 1. (Two of them are adopted, so that’s why so close together with the older ones.) The ones close in age do fine together and the ones farther apart do too. My older kids just adore their little siblings and so do their friends.I think the biggest consideration is financial. Do you have to pay for daycare? That can be a factor. Waiting until one starts school before having another one. Another factor is your age. We started having kids when we were 27 and had our last when we were 41. Our youngest won’t be graduated until we are almost 60. So, basically it just depends on your own situation. Kids will be fine no matter what their ages are. It’s when your family is ready for them, for the reasons stated above, that matters most.
What's the ideal age gap between children?
My siblings, my children, their children, and cousins have all coincidentally had an 18 month birth difference. . (Not all, but at least one set.) These two children seem to have a very strong bond. Almost like twins. I feel it with my one sister 18 months older. My children, boy and girl have been that way from birth through 30's. None of these were planned. But we have all noticed the closeness in the 18 month old pairings that differs from those a few years younger or older. I liked it b/c when Mom & Dad can't seem to fix a problem, we send in the trusted ally and they can help the other child to come around. If having more than 2 children, I would not recommend this age gap between ALL of them. Having more at different ages works fine. They see the cohesiveness among those two & are a good example set to copy in behaviour.