get along despite the age difference?I have A boy and a girl 21,20 from my first marriage and 4boys and a girls in my second marriage. 13,12,5,3,1. I am very close to all of them but thay don't all get along. Please help.
2006-11-14 06:26:03 · 7 answers · asked by bren_the_dad 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
May I just say that I love children and feel if one is financially able to support them thay should have as many as they like. Why is there such negativity surrounding big families. My wife is constantly criticised if she brings all five kids to the mall,people call her all sorts including neglegent. Seriously, if you can support them what is the problem?
2006-11-14 06:35:05 · update #1
That's mormal for siblings to not get along. The older children from the first marriage are probably just busy living their own lives. I am 20 and I have a half brother who is 7 and ilove more than anything, but I don't have time to do things with as much as I wish I could.
Try to schedule a outting once a month for all of the kids. That way you have all of your kids together and spend time with all of them.
You are a good man. Most dads wouldn't even care, just pass it on to the moms.
2006-11-14 06:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off the 21 & 20 yr. olds are not children anymore. I am sure they don't get along if they are all treated as children. There may be some resentment on their part as they were young when you started having more kids and might have felt like they were being replaced by the new ones. Talk to your older kids and see what's up.
2006-11-14 14:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by mayihelpyou 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh hon, NO set of siblings in ANY family, even those of the same parents, will get along lol.
Just be steady, spend time with each as much as possible, keep a firm and fast line on discipline for all and remind them how much you love them everyday.
2006-11-14 14:29:07 · answer #3 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you, have as many as you want and can support. Try bringing the families together for a campout or a picnic or a great outdoor fun thing you would all enjoy.
2006-11-14 18:32:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the kids in their 20s are pretty much grown up.
The other kids are still young. Why did you have so many kids? How do you afford them?
2006-11-14 14:29:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
honestly, i wish i could help, but kids are kids and you can't MAKE them get along. they will only like eachother if they willingly want to .
2006-11-14 14:29:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for one thing don't have any more kids
2006-11-14 14:30:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋