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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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My experience with people who were only children has made me think they are socially not as well adjusted on average as people with siblings. So it’s 2+ for me.
Oh i see
I think it really depends on the parents. From my older sister to my baby brother, we range 8 years between us but we never had to fight for attention from dad.
Oh well shoot thats good love
Well, I am the oldest of 17. (All my father's). And I, was the only one who lived with him. But, he treated all of us the same. Except I, could do things they couldn't. So, I don't know. Lol
Im the oldest of all my siblings but i never really met my bros on my dads side
I have met them all. Even the youngest who just turned 10. Lol
I've fount that kids coming from large families are better socially adjusted than ones coming from one or two child homes.
Ahh ok
Also the issue with fewer kids not being socially adjusted would be compounded if they are home schooled.
I wasn't socially adjusted at first, though, because I had a learning disability. But I think I'm better at it now, though.
I would say 3 because I grew up in a house with 2 brothers and my mom so I guess if one can't chill with another it will still be a chance the next one will chill with them
Makes sense
Having married into a family of two kids (boy and girl) and having two more (two boys) I can tell you that each of the kids got their share of attention, and they made sure of it... lol
Oh well thats good
Being an only child is boring having to be around adults most of the time sux ass
I can't picture what my child hood would have been like with out my siblings we were never bored
Oh dang
So im the only child but sometimes I wish I had a big brother who would protect me and who would care for me but I think its fine that im the only child because I kinda like it
Awwww :(
Only one or two and they get spoiled.
Marketing experts have found that families spend more money when they only have one or two kids. That's why the big push for only two kids.
But at least they can have a fully funded 529.
Ohhh didn't know that
No, that extra money you save by having fewer kids gets spent on the kids tou have. Market analysis has shown this. That's why kids that grow up with one or no siblings tend, more often than not, to be spoiled.
Siblings.
All the only child I know have grown up to be so god damned bratty
Dang everyone keeps saying that haha
There are many developmental advantages to having a sibling. Two kids is ideal.
True
Siblings, it is more fun and children with siblings usually aren't that spoiled
Shoot we were still spoiled like crazy 🤣
Hahaha, but sorry if I offended anyone😂
I wasn't the only child, but my siblings didn't play with me still. So, don't assume they'll be less lonely with siblings
Sorry to hear that.
Oh wow
Whats the age gap
4 and 6 years
Minimum three is best... Having siblings best feeling... When needs support in life, they are most helpful people after parents
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at least 2. It helps them develop social skills in the safety of their home before trying to make new friends.
Oooo good point!
"safety" lol
Otherwise a good point, though.
Yup. I had two siblings but surprisingly i was the most social. The youngest too
@Ratmuffin Did you ever fight with them, though?
I was the youngest. My brother used to beat me the fuck up. My sister would break me down mentally and emotionally/psychologically
Oh man. I'm very sorry to hear that, dude.
Nonsense. It made me tough
@Ratmuffin. Okay. Well, I'm glad you feel that you got something out of it. That's a credit to your character. Good for you for making a positive out of a negative.
Yeah. I mean thats part of life brother
It's also depends on the parents, if you have time/money to raise another child. But overall I think it will be good for the first child to have a sibling.
Thats true
Being we are two.. siblings.. me and my sister.. we are able to pamper each other a lot.. it's healthy.. as in growing days it's makes you more giving by nature.. to avoid selfishness
Aww thats sweet to hear
It depends on how much money and how you want to bring them up.
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I think it's fine with a couple children or even more. My parents had plenty and it went fine for all i understand.
True
I like big families. I want 9 to 11 children. At a very minimum, 4 is the lowest. Less than that and I don't feel I've been sexually procreative productive.
I like this
Jesus, can't imagine being pregnant for nearly 11 years straight.
Who said they had to be 11 straight years? You can have 11 in 18 years.
I said have 2+ as long as they are your own and you don’t adopt them
Oh ok
Whatever God gives me ill be happy with hearts big enough to love em all as if its undivided
Thats sweet
But this is where, you should not have a favourite. Treat both the same...
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If you have one they turn into shitty adults if you have kids you gotta have 2
Lol ok
i'm not a only child to me my dad was my buddy and brother
i would say only one child to give them your undivided attention
Yea a part of me thinks that
what part @DizzyDesii
Have at least two then pit them against eacj other with some well timed comments and rumors. It's hilarious.
Thats messed up lol
I think 2 is enough and I hope to be male and female.
Nice
I say it depends on the living situation if you can afford another baby
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I was an only child, and still wish I had had a sibling.
Awww
thanks...:(
You have to decide what you want as the parent. What you can handle. Being a parent is rewarding but it is so much work. 35 3 kids
Yeabinjust wanted to know what everyone would want for themselves
Well I have 3 kids 2 girls and a boy ages 14, 7, and 3.
Think kids needs sibling/s because they need someone to talk that is around they age and someone to play with
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Yeah
Have at least two kids (so that they have someone to play with) then split attention between both.
Okay :)
Please more then two! I only hav 1 big sister n I wish I had more sibling
Mental health issues is why.
Huhh
I voted D
I think a child needs siblings personally.
I agree
Yupperssss
I will give birth one and adopt another one
Im thinking that too
I think every child needs at least one sibling.
True
It's good for a kid to have a sibling
True
Having siblings ensures one learns team spirit.
2 kids are good one boy one girl
Ahh good way to put it
Am was single child am understanding how pampered i had been till now. that i ve started living in hostels.
Not social skills but also team work ethic i was the lone wolf guy till grade 10 then slowly slowly i changed my behaviour.
Two. That way they can learn to share
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I think people who were only children have too many issues later in life.
I call it me me me me syndrome.
Having only one child is almost cruel
Oh dang
it's like having only one dog, or one cat. Give em someone to hang out with ffs haha
sorry, can't take the comparing a child to a dog or cat as anything but hilarious. They are so no compatible.
@1CentWorth you know, just because people compare two different things, does not mean that they equate these things to be the same. In fact, that is kind of the point of a comparison in the first place, is it not?
I can compare a flower to a newcomen steam engine so that I may elaborate on the differences between them. There's this hilarious thing people love to do, which is to say you can't compare certain things to certain other things; it reminds me of some political tactic, you know? It's like you are trying to say 'why, that's so ridiculous, I don't even have to consider anything you are saying'!
It's a write off. Intellectually lazy at best, snobbish and patronizing at worst.
Two boys is all I want same age or 1 year apart.
Oh i see
Yes, the world is over populated already
Oh ok
Either 2+ or none...
I see
2 kids at least
Yea i kinda agree
Mhm. Like. You need the kids to learn empathy at the house. How to share and help each other.
Not to mention that they'll have someone to play with.
Very good points
Thanks 🙏🏻
Did the kids like that you were bossy? Hahahah 😂
No but they had no choice cause i was the most favored 🤣
You were like Geoffrey in GoT 😂😂
I haven't seen GoT so I don't know lol. But i was like Raven in Cheetah Girls. Or Michelle on Full House
Ohhh. Well, not trying to be mean 😂
But Geoffrey is the little brat kid that becomes king, and makes people do terrible things. Lol
Oh no i was bossy as in i kept them in line. It was a good influence
Oh okay 😂
My bad 🙈
I have two.
Nice
1 child person here
Oh i see
No kids is better