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A small age difference isn't always a guarantee for fun play together.

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Beertje
Same here, unfortunately. It was better when they were younger. Once they both started going to the toddler playgroup, it was over. Constant fighting and arguing. Not wanting to give each other an inch. Now they're almost 10 and 8. They can't stand each other, but they also can't be without each other. I don't think it has much to do with the age gap, but more with their personalities. The oldest is very motherly and quick to get irritated, while the youngest is very active and just wants to do his own thing. It just doesn't work together. Like water and fire.

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  1. madelene #2

    Hi sweetie, so relatable what you're writing about. Not wanting to give each other anything, constantly competing - I experience that too with my princesses.
    I have to admit that now that they're preschoolers it's getting better all the time. They're becoming more friendly with each other, which is cute to see.
    But still, there's constant arguing and fighting for my attention.
    I think it's indeed about their personalities, my princesses.

  2. madelene #3

    Princesses are so different in character. My oldest is a tomboy who loves climbing trees and seeking adventure, while my youngest is a real girly girl, always making sure her clothes don’t get dirty, staying close to mama, and preferring calmer games.

    But I also think it’s partly due to the small age gap because an older child understands better to wait until her little sister is done playing with the toys, for example. And with two little ones, they have more of the same interests in the same toys, so they argue faster.

    Whereas an older child goes her own way and finds her sister’s toys childish.

    Anyway, I’ve been too light about it, a short age gap.

    Greetings, Madelene

  3. madelene #4

    Sorry for the sloppy sentences, my phone was acting up.

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