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Do you think its better to just have one child and give them your undivided attention or do you think every child needs at least one sibling? (Page 2)
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I feel like it's worth it to give a child a sibling. It sucks if they have a bad relationship together but the closeness they could have together especially on your death is so important to have someone walking life with them after you pass away. It's nice to have them to support each other through life
Thats a good point
I had a little brother and I am so glad I did. I can't imagine my childhood without him.
Although, now looking back, I wish I had 2 siblings so there were 3 of us.
My little brother passed away August 2018 at the age of 18.
I wish I still had a sibling. Its very lonely growing up with a sibling and losing them.
Sorry for your loss :(
Thank you <3
One was enough within my abilities. She went to work with Me when she was young at a city gym where I did drop in child care so she had to get used it getting all the attention all the time. She, also, learned that debit cards weren’t magical and that my check was attached to it. She’s fine
I meant to say she had to get used to not having all my attention
Hahaha
Plus one you have one you can't take it back.
one
because i will have a child later in life
and I honestly think i could only handle one. My child will not be a social media junky. I [probably be like "look kid!! life is hard etc ect/ everyday will be a...
im probably raise the next hannibal actually hehe... hummm oh wow this got dark with disturbing thoughts all of sudden
Oh lord not hannibal
I think it's best for everyone to have at least one sibling. I was an only child and hated it. I had no one to play with or talk to so ended up having problems with socializing even as an adult. Also, too much pressure is placed on me as far as grandchildren because I'm the only one who can provide that.
Oh yea that grandkid part is right
Only child syndrome is real. But then, I'm a middle child and grew up feeling invisible. So it all comes down to how you parent your children. When you have multiple children, you gotta make sure that you show equal attention to each child. A lot of the times, parents have favorites and that shit shows. I want twins because I don't want my child to grow up alone. I know a lot of only children and I just don't want my child to turn out that way.
Yea it does show
I don't want to have kids, but I always enjoyed it when I was still an only child. My brother is six years younger so I clearly remember the times when I was an only child. When he was just born, he sucked up all the attention, and as he had a medical condition that continued when he was older. I can't blame him of course, but I've always thought that if I would have kids, it should be just one so we can give that kid all the attention. But now I don't have the wish to have kids anymore.
Sorry you lost that interest :(
Ah well, nobody has to feel sorry for me, everything went well and I maintain a good relationship with my parents as well as my brother. When I was younger I was a more difficult person and I moved out of my parents house relatively early. I think it's always more difficult when there is a big age gap. My two cousins around my age are sisters of just two years apart, that always went good. But the six years age difference between me and my little brother was quite much.
I would want them at the most 3yrs apart because it would be the easiest amount of time to make them both know you love them both. But I have noticed even if they're still close to the same age, one of them is given the best first or the one that is more doted on, doesn't matter which one. But normally one is the model child...
Thats quite true. The second kid is more relaxed and you dont freak as much taking care of them
Having siblings helps establish social skills that you'll need later in life like living with people your age, and even as simple as talking to other people, handeling disagreements, 8ts better to get that down younger so they can handle it subconsciously
Thats true
Well, my mom had 6 kids, and I was hated and despised. I think that past a certain number, the mother will just become overwhelmed with all of the responsibility and just go into triage mode. So whichever kid is giving her the most problems will be the one who receives the least amount of love. (And I certainly was the problem child; I will admit that.)
Sorry about that
Thanks
Actually in my experience the kid who is troublesome are provided more attention and loved actually, are you the eldest of all?
@Aakash_Hangargi. Nope; I'm in the middle.
And I disagree with you completely lol.
Everyone has different circumstances, but because you are the middle one may they ignored people in the middle always feel ignored because the first he is achieving something last is cute the middle one will be not acknowledged that much, its tough to say anything but you are doing well and that's what matters
Thanks, Aakash.
I am not a parent yet, but I have 2 siblings, and personally for me, that has been a really great experience for me! I don't think I would have liked being an only child at all, it was so great to have companions, and people to play with. However, I do believe that if as a parent you don't think you can really fully take care and teach all of your children, that one is best... It kind of depends on the parents I guess. (also this is just a side not for me.. but for the future I realized that If I was an only child, I might not have that many nieces and nephews... which I have always loved Nieces and Nephews)
Nice to hear
Since I've been an only child I have had undivided attention from mum and as much finance as I could need from dad. I still do.
Personally, I've been great as an only child, having the room to myself and the house too when they would go away for a couple days. I have a cousin brother who I love like no other but I always thought I'd love the idea of a big/small brother or sister.
Oh wow didn't know you were
Now you do 🙂
Kids need to learn to share and get along. So kids need other close kids even if it doesn't necessarily needs to be siblings. However since the great family is a thing of the past in most countries siblings is usually the way to go.
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Because I like you , I will tell you the official rule.
If you have a girl then another girl , you stop
If you have a boy and then a girl , you have a third.
If you have a boy and then a boy , you stop.
If you have a girl then a boy , you stop.
If you have triplets , you just die.
Ok the last was just scary
Ok , you pass out. Better?
Individual. Not for me to decide for a stranger what to do or not do. Whatever feels best for you could be the best option for you. Maybe having 1 kid is the best option, maybe having zero kids is the best option or maybe having more than one kid is the best option. You do you and do whatever feels good for you! Have an awesome day y'all! Pease!😇
This was a general question. Not asking for myself
Applies to general too. For the environment though is zero kids best for everyone. But who decides what is right or wrong other than yourself in general?
Im asking for your opinion as in how many kids you want yourself. Dont make this so complicated
I do not know at all. Maybe 2-4
I think it’s nice to have a sibling or two.
When my parents died I’d want to have someone of my family to go through life with me.
Many of my friends who don’t have siblings tel me that they wish they did.
Awww
I only have one brother and honestly I'm perfectly happy with the formula. I know people with no siblings and they all wish they had some and I know large families and they seem like too much to handle. Two kids is the perfect number I believe.
Okay :)
I feel every child should have a sibling if it is possible I’ve met people who grew up as an only child and they sit and wonder what it would have been like to have had a brother or sister I personally also feel sorry for kids who are an only child to think about how they will never have any nieces or nephews or get to be an auntie or uncle
Aww that is sad
At the same time as someone who has siblings myself who are all older than me they hated me they never wanted to be around me they don’t even talk to me its been that way since the day I was born so I guess in some way there is a positive and negative side to have siblings
@Anonymous it sounds like they treated you like Joseph.
Or Kevin McCallister lol.
As an only kid, I voted A... but it's based on my personal experience.
Having two could be an advantage as a parent if they get along well... if they constantly fight you're in trouble :-(
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I love the relationship that I have with my sister. I'd love to give my daughter a sibling.
Both my parents were only children and they turned out pretty well.
Yea im shocked to see so many people think only children are all bad