The child will lack the company of a brother/sister.. I think a couple should have minimum 2 children. What is your opinion?
2006-06-08 23:07:27 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Just imagine yourself being alone, with no brother/ sister.
2006-06-09 01:42:30 · update #1
Unfortunately, I am in a position where financially and physically I have only been able to have one child - although some may say she misses out - she has my undivided attention 24/7, and I have time to take her to as many after school clubs and social events as she likes, and she always has friends over who think that she has a really cool upbringing - so it's all swings and roundabouts. Children are adaptable, and whatever the family situation is they will find is 'normal' and accept it.
They would only be aware of a problem if you made it an issue.
Having said all that I do wish I could have had more!
2006-06-08 23:14:11 · answer #1 · answered by Emma T 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I myself am an only child. I don't feel it has affected me not having any brothers or sisters. I didnt get bored whilst I was younger because my parents always had time for me, I also had plenty of friends.
I also have 1 child myself, and I actually don't want anymore. I think as long as you can give your child the guidance, love and attention they need to adhere to life's boundaries then having only 1 child is fine!
2006-06-09 13:12:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My husband and I only have one child. She's not bored, she takes dance classes and karate, and we take her to musicals, plays, etc. We also get together with friends who have kids. But sometimes I do feel bad. I can remember the companionship I had with my sister. Especially if something tough was happening within the family, like an illness. I"m thinking now of having another baby, but go back and fourth on it. Right now I can devote myself completely to my daughter, once a new baby came I couldn't do that anymore, plus it would be hard to attend certain events with a baby, things like plays that we enjoy going to with our daughter. But still, we aren't ruling out having another one, and I know my daughter wishes we would.
2006-06-09 06:21:43 · answer #3 · answered by nimo22 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
there's a posibility that the child would feel bored. depends on how the child is being raised and the environment that the child is growing up in. i'm an only child but i don't remember ever feeling bored. i got a horde of cousins to keep me company.
2006-06-09 06:12:47 · answer #4 · answered by Gelion Reaper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a twenty one year old daughter, a 19 year old son and a fifteen year old daughter. In january of this year I had another beautiful baby boy. My three other childern are much older then the baby. So baby makes four. I dont think he will be bored and I dont think there should be a limit on children.
2006-06-09 06:59:13 · answer #5 · answered by JAYNE C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was an only child and I had no problem with it. I always had my own stuff, never had to share! Had my own room..........the only thing was that I couldn't blame anyone else when I did something!
My parents made a decision that they didn't want to be without things and gave me alot.
With 2 kids I have to budget ALOT. I have to make the decision, one can do this and this one maybe can do that.
It is a personal judgement call..........people ask me why only 2, 3 is great, etc. Well fiancially, I couldn't afford it and my kids would do without alot.
2006-06-09 11:04:26 · answer #6 · answered by Christina K 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my son is my only child, not because i did not want more, but i the dr. said it would be best not to try again, because i ran such high sugar, i wish i could have had at least one more, being an only child was very hard on my son, he was always lonley. but on the up side, he got pretty much everything he wanted, being an only child and the olny grandchild.
2006-06-09 07:42:05 · answer #7 · answered by reann4239 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right,
As U R say imagine for alone.
OK ,
But think form other side ,,,,,
1 >>>>> U R only one,...... UR father's income is Rs. 20,000/- per month & he is spending @ 10000/- on you ...
2 >>>>> U R two with UR sister ...... & UR father's income is Rs. 20,000/- per month & now he will spend @ 5,000/- on both of you ...
So this is not a matter 1 OR 2 ,
If U have 1 Child you may be 2nd for him.
2006-06-10 06:05:03 · answer #8 · answered by Sweety 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Simple, get the child involved in lots of activities and encourage friends.
Single child families are a fact of life.
2006-06-09 06:15:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
my opinion is you should have more than one.. ive seen from family members who only had one the child was bored me i have had three and they play together and i wouldnt have had it anyother way well ya two is perfect but i love children and if i could i would have more
2006-06-09 08:28:47 · answer #10 · answered by t_ibrahim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋