2006-09-04 10:22:26 · 12 answers · asked by zuffin 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
If you don't treat her as though the world revolves around her she will turn out great. My niece is an only child and is kind, considerate, smart, beautiful, respectful, althetic, and thoughtful. Her parents didn't give her everything she wanted just everything she needed to become an respectful and respected young adult. Join a MOM's Club so she has other kids to play with. Get her into an accredited nursery school so she will learn from those around her how to play and interact with others and how to listen to other adults. If the only reason you would have another child is to give her a sibling, that would be the worst thing you could give her. Siblings don't always turn out to be best friends!
2006-09-04 10:34:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. All children need a sibling. My husband was an only child and says it was horrible. I have also been told this by other people who were only children. My kids are 2 years apart and are the best of friends. They adore each other. The greatest gift you can give a child is a sibling.
2006-09-04 10:25:55 · answer #2 · answered by AsianPersuasion :) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no reason that they would suffer. It's all in how you raise them. I know serveral people that were only children and they are great. It really depends on how you feel about it. If you are happy with one child, then thats great, if you want more thats great too. It really is a personal choice. But one child will be just fine. They won't miss what they don't have!
2006-09-04 10:29:54 · answer #3 · answered by Yvonne D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was an only child, and I was very bratty because I got a lot of attention from my grandparents. (I was also the youngest grandchild.) Once my now parents married, and I gained two older brothers, I mellowed out a lot more and started caring about the people around me and what they got instead of caring more about myself.
2006-09-04 10:29:00 · answer #4 · answered by kimilou2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when my daughter was 4 she asked to have a brother or sister i asked her why she said she wanted someone to play with all the time lol. she ended up geting 2 brothers and a sister and they all are realy close so i would say she will suffer and miss out if you decide not to have another but ........
2006-09-04 10:35:58 · answer #5 · answered by steamroller98439 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. Just don't treat her like a princess. But I don't really know for sure, because I grew up with two older siblings. If you ever want another but you're not completely sure, give it time, think it over. It's a big deal, so don't rush anything.
2006-09-04 10:48:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no she will not suffer. being the only child can be fun she just yong right now and when she get oldr explain why she the oly til you are ready to have more. she don't have to be suffering let her have friends she is to young to know what friends are so let her do her and when she get older have friends then you do your thing
2006-09-04 10:35:46 · answer #7 · answered by thickalicious d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my roommate in college for three years is an only child. i think it took him a while to get used to the fact that he had to learn to share his stuff with me.
I've always been a proponent of having more than one child. it's hard to deal with people when one's in the working world without having to deal with other siblings.
2006-09-04 10:29:24 · answer #8 · answered by need2know 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh no not at all i am an only child and nothing happened it will be fine it is hared but in they end some love it and some hate it !
2006-09-04 10:29:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not better or worse to be an only child, just different.
Here's a great site:
http://www.onlychild.icom43.net/only.html
2006-09-04 10:28:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋