7 Treating Each Child’s Development The Same
If a parent has already had one or more children, it can be tempting to assume that each following child will follow a similar script, says Julia Simens, a licensed family counselor and author of Emotional Resilience and the Expat Child. However, that’s usually not the case. It’s important to take the time to get to know each child and set expectations accordingly. If a second child is more immature than the first one, for example, “allowing them to take on the same responsibilities” at the same age, says Simens, “might not be the smartest plan.”
