But smaller siblings - they may be in the way, but why should those parents miss out on seeing an older child because they may not be able to get care for the younger one? Is that what you were meaning?
Not meaning anything. I have a huge amount of thoughts in my head about the whole thing, some in conflict with each other, that is why I posted.

I see both sides of the bringing or not bringing younger siblings. I prefer not to take DD2 and it has just been fortunate for me that childcare and athletics day have been on the same day. I know my family situation and know that it is hard to support DD1 or help out with DD2 around.