Views differ on the subject of older siblings being present at the birth of a new baby. Some people are disgusted by the idea, while others worry about how their children would react to seeing Mommy in pain. Other families see child birth as a shared family experience. Even experts don’t agree about this subject. Some think children should be included. Others think they should be kept at home. Some set a criteria on age for participation in a birth, such as 3 years, 5 years or even older. Others think it depends on the child’s individual temperament and personality, … Continue reading →