Do you think its good to be the only child or to have siblings?

Answer 1

I think there are pros and cons to both! I didn't particularly enjoy having siblings when younger but appreciate having them now. And so far, other than the odd and very normal fight, my son and daughter have always been close an spend a lot of time together. It can work either way, and a single child doesn't mean loneliness, just as a huge family doesn't mean companionship!

Answer 2

Both choices have their pros and cons.

An only child has the benefit of all resources at their disposal where sibling have to share resources.
An only child learns to become independent and becomes an expert on occupying themselves where siblings tend to need someone to share the fun.
An only child can become a spoilt brat if they get everything on demand from their parents. Parents of siblings are forced to deal fairly with their kids as a matter of course.
An only child misses out of the close bonding between siblings and usually ends up bonding with cousins or family friends.

I feel that on paper, an only child situation would be better than one with siblings but the bonding that they miss out on could make it a pretty even result.

Answer 3

I'd rather have siblings then be an only child. I would think that being an only child would be a little lonely. Then again there ae some good things that come along with being an only child. Like you get all your parents attention.

Answer 4

I think every child should have a sibling .Myself I have five kids and I have a niece and nephew who is an only child they always want other children around to play with so most of the time they are at my house with their cousins! And I get comfort out of knowing that if me or their dad should pass away at least i had five and they will have each other!

Answer 5

To have siblings.
Only children tend to be selfish and self centered. Its always about them. Never anyone else.
If you have an only child try to instil in them not to be selfish.
Plus siblings can be friends. And its a cool experience having a sibling.

Answer 6

It's better to have other siblings around to teach you some life experiences and to hang out with, when your friends aren't there. Sometimes when you're an only child, you get lonely and it's boring!

Answer 7

I'm the only child, and it sucks. I get too much attention where it's not needed. They get overprotective of me and are strict on me. Well not anymore cuz I'm like, 27 now. But before they were. I mean, it's understandable because their mentality is - if they lose me (for whatever reason) then they have nothing left. At least when you have other kids, you lose one you'll still have others.

I would've loved to have one sister or one brother, someone to hang out with, share chores, share the attention, etc. It's boring to be the only kid in the house - no one my age to do fun things with when I was little.

Too much pressure to succeed to being the only child. You'll feel inclined to take care of your parents when they're older. You can't ask like your brother/sister for help. All the responsibility rests on you.

And I have no one to ask for "candy money." Haha!

So DEFIINITELY having sibblings is better.

Answer 8

I know quite a few only children and they tend to be very selfish and easily upset when things don't go their way. Siblings give kids a good start on learning to share and looking after each other.

Answer 9

ive been reading these answers and i am an only child. i have many friends that do NOT consider me selfish. my cousin is also an only child and she is the sweetest person you will ever meet! so excuse ME if ONLY children dont "live up" to siblings

Answer 10

having siblings. Only children are more use to getting every thing handed to them. having siblings teach each other how to share, and get along with others more.