2006-06-22 02:07:35 · 9 answers · asked by cutie020288 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
Depends on how this new member is introduced and treats the child.....if this is a future spouse...there are alot of factors. Ask the children how they feel.
Good luck:)
2006-06-22 02:12:30 · answer #1 · answered by AQHA34 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When my boys where 4 & 11, I caught my then 11 year old telling the the 4 year old to get all the loving you can now it dose not last long! So, yes, I can say it does effect the family. Be sure to treat all family members as equals this will help.
2006-06-22 09:22:10 · answer #2 · answered by American Pride 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean adverse effect: the child might feel that he/she is being replaced or displaced by an additional member of the family - particularly a new sibling or step-parent.
2006-06-22 19:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the background of the new family member, the environment they grew in, it could either be negative or positive.
if you mean the addition of a new baby, this might bring a bit of jealousy in your children but they will later accept the new child.
2006-06-22 12:22:10 · answer #4 · answered by Gee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF THE NEW FAMILY MEMBER IS A MAN COMING INTO YOUR FAMILY THEN HE MUST EARN THE CHILDREN'S RESPECT, AND BE A FRIEND TO THEM FIRST. IF ITS A NEW CHILD THEN YOU MUST NOT PUSH THE OTHER KIDS AWAY, MAKE TIME FOR THEM AS A GROUP AND INDIVIDUALLY, AND INVOLVE THEM WITH THE NEW BABY.
2006-06-22 09:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by MUSHMAN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A new baby could trigger sibling rivalry as the baby gets all the attention and the older child feels discarded
2006-06-22 09:10:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on how the member is introduced & what role they play - kids do & will adapt when made to in a loving manor . BE POSITIVE they will feed off of that when insecure. good luck .
2006-06-22 09:15:13 · answer #7 · answered by me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do what you think is best for you , the children will have to adapt, tough on them !!
2006-06-22 09:10:02 · answer #8 · answered by womam12 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be good, bad or indifferent
2006-06-23 21:12:04 · answer #9 · answered by tsmith007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋