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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?

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

The Amazon Prime Day Deals You Actually Need To Know About

From vacuums to skincare, these are the deals you'll be excited about.
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