Dear Abby

DEAR ABBY: "Maybe Only One in Georgia" (Jan. 7), who asked whether she should have a second child, needs to understand there are no guarantees.  Her 5-year-old could end up hating her younger sibling, or adoring her.  Parents create a child because they want to share their union with a new life.  Each child is unique and represents a life commitment, not just 18 years of hard work. 

I am the youngest of four, the "surprise" baby boy when my parents were in their 40s.  I loved them and they never made me feel unwanted.  I adore my older sister.  We were always close despite the eight-year age difference.  My two brothers are very different than I am, and we don't have much to do with one another. 

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