Do Parents Ever Regret That Second Child?

Navigating parenthood in the transition from one to two kids can be overwhelming.

Jul. 9, 2025 Natalia Lebedinskaia/Moment/Getty Images Two & Through Do Parents Ever Regret That Second Child? The question of "how many kids" is a well-worn debate in parenting circles. Those with one may feel pressure to have another, those with two may feel hesitant to add another — it's all extremely normal. But one Redditor wanted parents with two kids to weigh in — do they ever regret having a second child?It's a loaded question to ask, but as Jamie Kenney writes, "Answers were generally compassionate and thoughtful... and also pretty mixed. It turns out — and I know this will shock you — parenting is pretty complicated and varies a lot from person to person and family to family." Read on to see what Reddit had to say — does anyone ever regret a second child? Read More ⮕ Latest Resist the Urge "Don't Google It," My Doctor Told Me. I Did Anyway, & It Nearly Broke Me. For one mom, facing abnormal ultrasound results — and the resulting urge to Google — led to a surprising lesson. Read More. TikTok Snip Snip! Man Goes In For A Vasectomy & Gets Annoyed With The Pamphlet He's Given Vasectomy is a quick, easy, highly effective birth control option... which made one TikTok user particularly annoyed when hearing about "alternatives." Read More. StockPlanets/E+/Getty Images Don't Tell Me What To Do As Government Urges Americans To Have More Babies, Most Want More Parental Support Says New Survey It turns out most Americans prioritize childcare costs and health over concerns over declining birth rates, despite vocal concerns of pronatalist politicians. Read More. Featured Shopping Amazon's Best Prime Day Deals Are Selling Out Fast: Here's What You Don't Want To Miss Discover unbeatable Prime Day deals on tech, home, and beauty. Save big before prices rise—shop the best discounts before they sell out. Read More ⮕ Add To Cart AMAZON Felt Purse Bag Organizer $19.41 Shop Now ⮕ AMAZON Medicube Zero Pore Pads $31 $14.99 Shop Now ⮕ AMAZON 8 Set Packing Cubes $24.99 $14.44 Shop Now ⮕ AMAZON Wall Outlet Extender $18.99 $9.98 Shop Now ⮕ Family Dynamics: ⮕ An Only Child Asks: How Many Adults Actually Like Their Siblings? ⮕ "I Have A Secret Lover In Prison" & 21 Other Relationship Confessions ⮕ Yes, My Kids Know I Work At A Dispensary

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