10 reasons your kids need their cousins growing up
Family gatherings are an important part of growing up, especially if your kids have cousins similar in age.
Most of us remember hanging out with our cousins at family barbecues or we may have even been lucky enough to live close by and even go to school, or be in the same class, as a relative.
In fact, cousins play a vital role in a child’s development and social interactions.
Family gatherings are an important part of growing up.
Here are 10 reasons why your kids need their cousins…
1. Cousins are your first best friends
Siblings are too – but cousins are like siblings that don’t annoy you as much! Plus, they’re more like a friend as you can have sleepovers at your cousin’s house!
2. You’ll always have someone to hang out with at family gatherings
It’s nice to have someone to hang out with at Great Aunt May’s annual afternoon tea. Family gatherings are so much better and less of a chore if your cousins are there when you’re younger.
3. It’s basically like having more siblings
This is great if you are an only child. If you only have a brother, you may have a female cousin or vice versa. It’s like having lots of siblings that you don’t have to share all your toys with all of the time!
4. It’s easier to make plans with cousins
If your parents are going to visit their siblings then it’s easy to make plans for playdates with your cousins.
5. You can share hand-me-downs
If you have a cousin that lives nearby, chances are you’ll have clothes for life!
Cousins are basically extra siblings. Source: Pixabay
6. You’ll always have someone to confide in
Kids are always going to complain about their parents, let’s face it. Having a cousin to vent to is always handy, as they will understand where you’re coming from.
7. You’re connected for life
Like siblings, cousins are family. You share grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other cousins. That’s super special.
8. You have more role models
Whether you’re the youngest or the oldest child in your family, chances are there will either be someone older than you or younger than you when you have cousins.
Things like manners can be learned from older cousins. Exposure to more people is always a good thing when it comes to learning social cues.
You have friends for life in cousins. Source: Pixabay
9. You get to reminisce with cousins
Not many people get to see their friends on Christmas Day, but chances are, you’ll spend it with your cousins. This way, you make so many personal memories that you can look back on later in life.
10. Cousins love each other unconditionally
Friends often come and go as you grow up, but your cousins will be there from birth until adulthood. There may be arguments at times, but they’ll resolve quickly because of those family connections.
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