Many parents choose to have children close in age, hoping to provide their older child with a built-in playmate. 

However, sibling bonds aren’t solely defined by proximity in years. It's also not a guarantee that all siblings get along with one another.

Just as every relationship is unique, having a larger age gap between children can bring its own set of advantages.

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