What should I expect; my dad is having another kid and I'm 15?

My new sib will be my half sibling. Idk what to think yet.

Answer #1

I actually wondered what i would do if i was in that situation before. Im the same age as you, and i wouldnt betoo happy about it. Why? Because fifteen years apart is a big difference. But, I don’t have any younger siblings. if you have other younger siblings i wouldnt find it as bad/weird.

Answer #2

My boyfriend and one of his little half brothers are 10 years apart, and him and his other half brother are …. 13? 14? years apart. It might feel strange for you, weird even, but you will come to terms with it since, afterall, they will be your brother or sister. Do expect the family’s attention to be directed towards the new born baby for a while, of course, it needs attention. You should probably expect to have to help your parents with the baby and perhaps babysit in the future, my boyfriend has to all the time. And most importantly, be prepared to be a good role model. He/she will DEFINITELY be looking up to their older sister. So, be a good person, let them learn from you good habits and learn from you right from wrong.

Answer #3

Oh, you can have fun… Offer to babysit, go to the shopping mall (or any other place where there are a lot of people), take all your friends, bring the baby in a baby stroller and buy baby toys and baby clothes for your little brother/sister. Dress trashy and pretend to be the impossible teen mom.

Have one of your friends tape all the reactions from random old ladies. Put it on youtube.

Answer #4

Personally I think that depends on how much time you spend and bond with the baby/child that will determine the future connections you will share with each other.

Answer #5

While you are a half-brother your relationship will be more like an uncle because of the age difference. You will probably move out before your younger sibling even starts Kindergarten. Your half-sibling grow up like an only child since they will not be living with siblings most of their childhood.

Answer #6

Um all my siblings are half besides one….but its no different…I have four half sisters and two half brothers and I don’t consider them to be half there my brothers n sisters I don’t treat or look at them any different them my full brother… And me n my youngest sister are 8 years apart and me n my oldest sister are 12 years apart..

Answer #7

just be the best sibiling you can be… Because your father will need your support it takes a village to raise a child

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