Originally Posted by AfterSchoolMom:
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5. Anything else?
I think (and this is JMO) that the people who dislike having SA's around are the ones who have SA's and little ones at the same time. Those two age groups just do not mix. If you can afford to do one or the other exclusively, that's best.
I really enjoy older kids. They entertain themselves more easily and when it comes time to discipline, they understand why what they're doing is wrong. Their school day stories are entertaining and I feel like I can really have meaningful conversations with them. That's not to say that I don't get a challenging child or situation (I've posted about both here before many times), but that's true with any age group.
After thinking about your response Afterschoolmom, you are absolutely right! I have a mixed age group and that is probably what makes it difficult. I prefer the preschool age kids but if I had to
ONLY have SA kids, I could totally see how it would be fun and easy because as a group doing activities and experiences etc. would be ideal......
