Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Parenting and Advocacy How did giftedness affect your family planning?

Yes, that's one of the fun things of having three - you learn to let go, simply because you have no choice.
The workload I'd say goes up proportionally, or not quite even as there will be some synergy going on, but the fun goes up exponentially.
Also the intensity I have to admit. But you learn to let go about that as well. Tell em to take it outside and close the door,no I do not care who did what or who needs what, that's it. Time out for me. Those are the times when I think, enviously, of those families who have these potted plant kids, who actually do things simply because their parents tell them to. Once, in a normal voice. They exist.
But the feeling doesn't last long.
Another thing which I think is a biggie for children who are very anxious and sensitive: siblings make children feel safe. This probably does not work when there is major conflict, with one sibling feeling always put upon, but if it's just squabbling, they will pull together at any perceived threat.