2006-08-19 17:13:29 · 10 answers · asked by ? 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It depends. Some couples like to have only one child while other couples like to have two or more. It's a personal choice.
Some couples find having more children therapeutic while other couples find it a headache to raise just one child. There are other couples who love children so much that they've been trying so many years & still childless.
Go with the flow. If God bless us with one child or many children, we've to be grateful, do our best, let them live a good life filled with love. The children are all precious lives not to be taken lightly.
2006-08-19 17:33:24 · answer #1 · answered by Queenie Tay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think one is "harder" than the other, just different. When my first was an only, I had a lot more time to give to him but he required more of my time. Now that they are a pair, they can entertain each other (though I have to keep an ear and an eye on them) and they fill a need within each other that I couldn't with either. I am really glad to have my two and sometimes I do miss my special time with my older one but I make special time each day to be with each one on his own. If you are considering having a second, I highly recommend it. I once heard a comment, I'm not even sure where I heard it so I do apologize to whomever said it, but parents come and go, husbands come and go and children come and go but your sisters are there for life. Being the oldest of three sisters and the mother of brothers, I have to say, I think siblings are one of the best gifts a parent can give. A sibling is someone to compete with, partner with, share with, love, hate and mostly it is someone who knows you in every moment and in every phase. No matter who you become, your sibling will always be your sibling. Just my two cents.
2006-08-19 17:31:34 · answer #2 · answered by Huggles-the-wise 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's harder to parent multiple children. You have to think about finances, space, time to spend with them, etc. I have a two and a half year old and a set of twins...I love all my kids, but sometimes I think life would've been easier had I stopped with my first child...lol They are expensive and want my attention constantly...but I wouldn't have it any other way!!
2006-08-19 17:25:16 · answer #3 · answered by Jenna 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think an only child would be more difficult. You would have to spend so much time constantly entertaining them. I have four kids and they are really good. It's nice too because once they get old enough they can help out with virtually anything. My two oldest can babysit, cook, do dishes, laundry...everything but keep their own rooms clean.
Two can seem harder than one at times, but once you go beyond that it really isn't like each kid adds more work. Once they get to a certain point of independence, they aren't really "work" anymore. They're just fun to be around.
2006-08-19 17:30:22 · answer #4 · answered by anabasisx 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would assume multiple children. Kids are a handful and each one wants the attention they deserve. With one child, s/he's all you have to worry about.
I don't speak from experience, but I know my three nieces...are a handful!
2006-08-19 17:19:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Multiple as the older ones can help with the younger ones
2006-08-19 17:29:09 · answer #6 · answered by old man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have twins, one boy one girl, it is costly because of the different likes, dislikes and sexes. and always need two of every thing. i found it easier when it came to daily routine and parenting because they had each other as well. my girlfriends found it hard to find free moments!! for me it was alot easier as a result of them keeping each other company. so in that respect it was great. i
being a parent is challenging whether you're a parent of singletons or mulitples, i still love the challenge and enjoy every moment i've been a mom despite how hard it has been at times. it is through those hard times that you find your most inner beauty and strength....
2006-08-19 17:27:18 · answer #7 · answered by kat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Multiple!!! Have you ever heard children fighting in a car?! "She touched me!", "She's looking at me!", "She's breathing my air!" It just gets ridiculous at times! At least with only one, there is only one person demanding your attention, one person to clean up after (unless you have a hubby! Ha, Ha!) and one person to argue with about who made "this mess". They gang up on you, I tell ya! Although, there's always more hugs!!! : )
2006-08-19 18:48:43 · answer #8 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Multiple either way you look at it... wheter it be from an emotional relationship stand point or a financial stand point.
2006-08-19 17:19:11 · answer #9 · answered by blu_dragon_1004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is harder, in my opinion, to raise one child.
2006-08-19 17:23:51 · answer #10 · answered by kayboff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋