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Hi, my son(13 months old) and lately I've been wondering whether we should have a second child.

Both my spouse and I work full-time, so his grandmother is the one who looks after him most of the day. She's amazing with him, but sometimes I can't help feeling that he might be lonely as he gets older. He doesn't have siblings or cousins around regularly, and I wonder if having a brother or sister would make his childhood more lively and give him a lifelong companion.

We've also talked about the possibility of having a bigger family in general. The idea of a busy home with multiple children is something that appeals to us, but it's also a little overwhelming when we think about the realities of balancing work, finances, and parenting.

At the same time, I'm not sure if we can handle another child. Between work, finances, and the lack of time we already have, it feels like a huge decision. I also don't know if I'm projecting my own feelings onto him. He's only 13 months old, so maybe he doesn't really need a sibling, or maybe he'd be perfectly happy as an only child.

For those who were in a similar situation, what made you decide to have a second child? If you ended up having a bigger family, how did you know it was the right choice? Looking back, do you think it was the right decision for your family? Thanks.

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Hi I am a Sec 4 student this year, for my seniors(poly,jc, uni students), would you advise your junior to go to jc or poly or take a gap year(idk this's kinda popular in america)? Why or why not?

Also, what kind of factors did you consider most important in choosing the right pathway (e.g. university chances, learning style, career goals)? Lastly, personally looking back, did you regret choosing the route that you've chosen and if do, what would have done differently? I look forward to your responses thanks.