Do you regret not having a second child to play and learn with your only child?

@WebMann (4731)
Canada
January 18, 2007 10:23am CST
We have one child and we are very happy to have him but at the same time we wish we had decided to have a second child to give our son a playmate. Do you feel a second child that is close in age to the first helps them both with better social skills?
3 responses
@coolmom (43)
• Philippines
24 Jan 07
We also have one beautiful daughter. Although we are already happy having her, sometimes we also feel that we should have another one....but our daughter is more likely to have an elder brother to protect her which is impossible to happen anymore....It is really sad to see your child alone in her room so it is better to have at least two kids in a family.
@WebMann (4731)
• Canada
24 Jan 07
I agree, it's much nicer to see kids playing with kids. It may even help them when it comes time to have kids of their very own. thanks for your response CoolMom
• United States
19 Jan 07
Absolutely! My son is 5 and my daughter is 30 months younger than he and I believe that it is great for both of them that they were born close together. They do learn social skills from one another. They will also have a friend for life.
@WebMann (4731)
• Canada
19 Jan 07
Excellent. That is how I feel but we waited and hummed and haa-ed about too long. thanks and enjoy your kids.
@sweetlady10 (3611)
• United States
19 Jan 07
I don't have any child yet, but I am the only child of my parents. I never felt lonely or regret for not having any brother or sister to play with me when I was very young.
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@WebMann (4731)
• Canada
19 Jan 07
My son has turned out pretty good too. He is 21 and moving out the first of February so it's going to be aweful quite here. :) Thanks for your comments SweetLady