Should parents ask their children if they would like a sibling before ttc a second or more?

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Not asking them how they feel can cause problems for them and feel neglected. 
BONUS: If your child said no, would you still ttc? Or wait until they agree with it?

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No, theyre kids.

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no because a single child does not understand what it means to have a sibling. They have no concept of the good or the bad. This is one of those decisions that parents need to make them. To them, the idea of a new sibling is just like a new toy in the house. It's something to play with and then discard if you want. They don't understand that it is an expansion of their family

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I mean. They should have a voice and feel included, but the ultimate decision is up to the parents.

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No. Not up to kids.

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I think asking them how they feel about it and taking their feelings into consideration definitely doesn't hurt. But ultimately, the decision should be made by the parents of course.

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Absolutely. Being a child doesn’t make their opinions any less valid. Our daughter is just as much a member of this family as my husband and I are. I’d absolutely include her in those conversations assuming she’s old enough to talk about it (like 2 years and older or so).

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Life doesn't work that way.
I'd never advocate teaching a child that the world revolves around them - that's very poor preparation for adulthood.

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No...because we are the parents. Kids don’t get to make decisions for us. They are apart of our life they don’t get to run it.

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My son asked me for a baby brother or sister so I asked him would he like one? He said he would. I didn’t give a yes or no answer. I don’t see anything in involving a child if they are asking. I think its up to the parent on what they want to do. I don’t think it’s any harm. I would not however ask the child if they would like a sibling if they didn’t bring it up. I understand they are only a child and it will effect them so why not involve them and prepare or support what ever thoughts they are having.

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i waited until my son was ready he's now 9 years old and he agrees for me to  have a baby my sister first son hated her and his other siblings when she just went ahead and have more kids

Should parents ask their children if they would like a sibling before ttc a second or more?

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