Second kid
I hear a lot about people that have one kid and decide they're done and a lot of the reason why is because they want to give their child all the opportunities they can and think having another child would take away from that. And then there are people that say you shouldn't want a second child just to give your first a sibling because they're not lonely and they don't need it. They're valid reasons if you have decided you only want one kid but they make me feel guilty for wanting more. Like am I taking opportunities away from my first born by having another baby? Am I not thinking of the new baby as an individual by saying I do want a sibling for my firstborn?
So what are the good and acceptable reasons for wanting a second child? Or third, or fourth, or as many as you want? Is it enough to say I just know I want to experience it all again?
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As long as you have the means to look after them then its completely up to you!
I think it's important to remember that siblings doesn't always equal a friend.
Have 2 children or more because you want one and not for their sibling or anyone anyone else x
The more children you have the more you have to split yourself between them x
It doesn't mean they get less. It's just different
I have this conversation in my head daily at the moment! X
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