There are unexpected perks to being the last kid at home, just ask my youngest son

There are unexpected perks to being the last kid at home, just ask my youngest son

The author's son (not pictured) was sad to see his older siblings move out of the family home. Soon after, he learned to appreciate his independence. Cavan Images/ Getty ImagesMy youngest child was sad to say goodbye to his older siblings when they moved out of the house.Initially, he struggled with loneliness but soon embraced independence and self-sufficiency.School breaks bring back some sibling rivalry, but he has also gained confidence. My …

Being The Last Kid At Home Has Unexpected Perks - Data Intelligence

My two oldest kids left the nest this past fall — one to do a gap year in Israel, the other to start his freshman year at college— and no one took it harder than their 14-year-old brother. He’s five years younger than his sister and six years younger than his brother, but despite the age gap, the three of them have always been pretty tight. They have inside jokes, secret alliances, and a shared love of telling my husband and I how “cringe, weird…