I have a 10 year old and I like to have a another baby. Just like to know how other 10 year old kids deal with it ,and there moms?Life is not so crazy anymore is it worth it this far in life.
2007-01-13 16:25:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I had two other children, ages 9 and 10 when my third son was born. I thought there'd be a major problem and other then the middle one having middle child syndrome.. it's been wonderful!
The youngest follows his brother's around like a puppy on a leash and they love it that someone worships the ground they walk on. The older ones have done so much to teach him all sorts of things from making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to how to drive mom totally nuts but it's so worth it. It's a hundred times easier with mine. That's not to say it's like this in all cases.
My brother was an only child until he was 8 and I came along. He hated me for the first 20 years of my life, he even tried to smother me when I was a few weeks old.
I think it really depends on the oldest child and how he'd feel about it. Does he even want another baby? If it doesn't, you could really be headed for some rough times ahead.
Just explain to him that he turned out so well that you decided to have another.. and from the start, let him help with the baby. Teach him to feed it and rock it, play with it and sing to it but don't make it a job. It'll help him realize how grown up he is by taking care of this little baby.
One thing that I did to make sure my first 2 didn't feel excluded was that any time the baby had one of his firsts (walking, talking, first tooth, etc).. I'd tell the boys the story of their first. I think them just knowing that I remembered after all those years made them feel special..
Good luck to you and your family
2007-01-13 22:58:18 · answer #1 · answered by sassydontpm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughters are 10 years apart. My oldest is insanely jeolous, but would never admit it. My youngest wants to be so much like her big sister, it is really cute. They fight (alot, but normal). They defend each other tooth and nail. They have their moments and really it is worth it. My daughter cried for 3 days after we brought the baby home, even though she begged for years to have a sibling. Everything will be ok, just include her in all of the aspects of the pregnancy if possible. Good Luck
2007-01-14 01:51:14 · answer #2 · answered by veronicawilliams1969 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was 7 when i had my daughter. He is the most loving big brother a little girl could wish for. Now he is 8 and she is 1 they play together and he helps look after her. As long as folk don't forget him when they come to see the baby it'll be fine. And don't forget to buy a prezzy for him/her from the baby when its born. Good luck.
2007-01-14 05:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by yeahbutnobut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister is 9 years younger than me. I loved it. Think of it this way, you have a built in babysitter. I had so much fun with my sister when she was little. I took her out to lunch, shopping, you name it we did it. Then, she became a teenager. Sometimes I think I would rather smack her up the side of the head, but I love her. If you want to have another baby, go for it.
2007-01-14 01:07:11 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My children are..sixteen, fourteen, eleven, two, and four months My 11 year old was there for the 4 month olds birth, his choice. the 14 year old too but 16 yr old didn't want to be there , the older three children are sooo close to the younger two, I can't believe it myself, it's amazing to see, Your children will be very close as long as you let them participate in each others lives, do not give reason to be jealous
2007-01-14 00:41:26 · answer #5 · answered by melissa s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know a girl who is 17 and her mom is pregnant. She is completely thrilled so maybe your 10 year old will like having someone else around.
2007-01-14 01:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by vavavoom14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask him not us? the 10 year old will say if he wants another brother or sister.
2007-01-14 00:33:53 · answer #7 · answered by fuck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was almost that age when my daughter came along. No biggie. I bet you are stressing it far more than he will.
2007-01-14 00:30:48 · answer #8 · answered by Jay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter was 10 when her brother came along and 11 when her 2nd brother came. she loves them to bit and they love her to bits, she spends hours sitting playin with them.
2007-01-14 03:53:30 · answer #9 · answered by LISA S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should learn how to spell first. I bet your ten year old could help with that.
2007-01-14 00:39:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋