Is taking care one child easier than two?

[Megan199417]

[electromagnetic]

My mum had each of us 4 years apart. By the time my sister came along, I’ve already been spoilt rotten that I didn’t require the same level of attention like the new baby. Sorta did my own thing.
When my sister turned 4 and I was 7, my little brother came alone. Same thing. My sister was over the support required.
My sister and I pretty much played together and kept each other busy while my little brother was spoilt. And since we are all 4 years apart, we all how our own attachments and relationships with each other that is unique. My sister and I are are close but she and my brother are close.
My mom always says having more than 1 was her dream but also blessings for her.

[Anonymous]

I’m single parent with one kid.
So I can’t compare with two or more. But I can imagine trying to staying focused on one with my attention while one or more are also needing my full attention and I would definitely find it draining being needed and heavily attentive at all times.


One has is ups and downs as does two or more though in theory.


Depending on their age, maybe make a 7 day calendar chart and make it about who gets more attention on some days more than other kids. One on one time is irreplaceable time and very important for their self development and hearts.



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[Fuentes]

Honestly I don't know how pl do. it. i. rmbr when my child was a baby and toddler and she had me tired, I don't know how people have two or more cause that's tiring salute to them cause I personally think one is enough. But I do hope for a son but at the same time not looking to settle down or have anymore kids

[Curmudgeon]

It is, but the marginal effort cost (both in terms of time and money for each addtional child) does drop off. After all, you already bought all the supplies for #1, when #2 plus comes along, you can use all the supplies and items again.

[Daniela1982]

Unless one is a boy and then the next is a girl.

[Curmudgeon]

@Daniela1982 Not as much, true, the toddler clothes are out, but cribs and some other supplies are still interchangeable, more or less?

[Provingdatruth]

Yes. If you plan on breeding another one, don’t wait more than two and a half years to do it, because in high school they will be able to back each other up. You will also save more gas because you won’t have to always take them to separate schools every morning.

[Daniela1982]

That is probably something many people would think about. They are probably thinking money and when they could afford a 2nd kid. But I like your thinking.

[AviatorTom]

When they're very young, yes, one is easier than two. As they get older, though, they tend to take care of each other, play together, and two is easier than one. That's what happened with my two sons, born 2 years apart.

[DermalPunch]

Two is tougher than one but it may come as a surprise to know that 3 is easier than one and two. The more kids they are, they start to form their own little society and it's less pressure on the parents.

[madhatters4]

yes it is. it's not impossibly harder but certainly is harder to raise two than one

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, taking care of one child is a lot better, I think more than 1 child can be rough on parents.

[SnowedIn]

Nope although the answer depends a little on how far apart in age they are.

[exitseven]

Yes the second child was a game changer. We had them about a year apart.

[Drumlin2001]

Absolutely. 2 are a nightmare, 1 is relatively straightforward

[ObscuredBeyond]

Would've been nice if I could've had any.

[TiaNour]

Most likely one child is easier

[Abdulwahh]

Its sounds easier less school fees etc

[Anonymous]

Yes.. and less expensive

[smilelots]

yes yes yes

[jahaims]

Duh.

[Anonymous]

Yeah

[Bigjake1995]

Yes lol 😂