Trying to convince parents to have another child

[Boogdude]

Would it be awkward to sit down with my parents and ask them to possibly have another child? Ive always wanted a younger sibling of my own, and I've never had the experience of having that kind of relationship with anyone that I know. The benefit of having just a younger brother would be phenomenal! I would be able to play with him, grow with him (not really since now I'm 18), and share memories with him in some sort of way. I just am really longing for a more personal relationship like what i have with my parents, but on a stronger more brotherly level.

[Saint]

The thought of having another kid would probably have passed through your parents mind,and if they didn't want to there's probably a reason for it. Might just range from anything financial to just not wanting to have one to be honest. If you feel close enough to your parents,you could talk to them about it. It'll probably get awkward though,so keep that in mind.

[Thatcarguy]

youre my age i would love a little sibling preferably a girl so if any guys come over ill just scare them ahaha but thats out of the question now because its too late even though i have an older bro

[Gamma Male]

After 18 years, I doubt you'd be able to convince them. Kinda sounds like they've already made up their minds.

[Dalcourt]

I mean you can discuss how you feel about the having another kid thing with them but I heavily doubt that they want another kid...after 18 years...this would be more of a burden for your parents than anything else. How old will they be when the sibling you want is your age? Apart from that the age gap between you and your sibling would be too wide to have a really close relationship anyway now.

[NeuroTiger]

Obviously, your request won't be that favourable considering after 18years...
Your parents are getting old too...they no more have that strength to cater for another child, probably.

[xXl0sth0peXx]

In my opinion, it's none of your business. If you really wanted to, you could ask them if they've ever considered it, however it's really not your business, and you're not in a position to 'convince' them to have kids.

Your parents are probably on the older end, in which it adds a number of risks to a pregnancy, as well as even getting pregnant. You said it yourself - you're 18 and you won't really be with him or her.. You'll have the ability to have your own kids in the coming years. But it just doesn't seem right to ask your parents to have a kid because you want one. It's not you who's going to be responsible for it and paying for it. They have to want it.

So to answer your question, yes, I think it would be awkward.

[Luminous]

I understand you want a younger sibling, but I don't think it's your place to say anything. They've probably already thought about how many kids they want. For all you know, they've been trying for years and gave up, or had several miscarriages. Besides, being 18+ years older than your sibling would likely not lead to having a good relationship with your sibling. My brothers are 17 years, 1 day apart and barely know each other. My mom was pregnant when the older brother moved out to go to college at 16 years old. I don't think it's any of your business, I know you don't want to hear that, I'm sorry.

[Babiole]

It's going to be hard.

My parents are both over 50, so having another child is highly unlikely, plus they've got four kids together. Dad's got four grandchildren from my two older half-siblings, so more kids would be the last thing on his mind.

My older half-sister and I are 16 years apart. I became an uncle when I was four.