Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Kid Age Differences

[David Mandel (dlmandel]

>Several members/potential members have expressed concern over the lack of =
>children the same age as their own. How important is it that kids be =
>within a year or two of each other in age to make good playmates? I don't =
>have kids so I can't say but this seems overly restrictive.
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>Can't kids benefit from age diversity just as adults can?

Absolutely. I love to see kids of different ages here interact/teach each
other/help take care of younger ones, and I'm convinced the close-knit
community makes it happen much more than it would otherwise.

But kids also all want someone their own age sometimes. Don't we all? That
can't always happen in a small community. It can be a great incentive to
get to know other neighbors and extend certain aspects of your community
beyond its narrow bounds.

David in Sacramento