a kid who is from a big family or where there is more than one
2006-10-30 21:29:05 · 8 answers · asked by stefan 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Unfortunately, there is no real definitive answer to that question. Coming from a big family , it was ironic that my siblings and I all chose one or two children. I have one. Only children and many children both present their share of joys and challenges. Its cheaper and less stressful at times with one child. Its hectic and expensive with several. Only children are spoiled - you can't help it. Who are they to compete with? The challenge there is to teach them manners, respect, sharing and a sense of benevolence. My daughter lives well, but we have always incorporated volunteering as a normal part of our lives. Teaching children is much the same whether one or many. Personally, we have enjoyed one child. We can keep up with her growing and learning experiences, we never miss an event because of a conflict of other childrens' events, one of us was always with her when she was sick, and now that she is college bound, the costs are more affordable than had we had more children. But on the flip side, she has often felt lonley, no matter how much we opened up our home to her friends. She doesn't have the experience of fighting and/or sharing with siblings or bragging about an "older brother/sister," and she feels because she is an only, we watch and expect more from her. I am sure we do. But just recently she said to me during one of our mommy-daughter times, "Mom, I am glad I am an only. I have you all to myself." Then she was off to the mall with her friends. To me, a priceless moment. Best wishes!
2006-10-31 00:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by Cecelia G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Managing children are not difficult if you start giving required freedom and in the meantime apply some rules and regulation, both required to be balanced in the childhood itself. I feel only child gets little selfish and donot have sharing capacity since they get all the attention of the parents and others. However this donot happen in the family of 2 or 3 children.
2006-10-30 22:00:12 · answer #2 · answered by Jayanthi S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I even have an exceptionally boisterous and each from time to time obdurate 5 year previous. Shes in basic terms been like this considering the fact that my husband and that i separated a year in the past.. i';m nevertheless to this present day coping along with her tantrums, paddys, and each from time to time bodily frightening behaviour in direction of myself. I even have had those thoughts you pronounced, so your no longer on my own, its in basic terms organic to think of that they harbour their anger on the suitable discern. yet rather they dont, babies are no longer common little cookies and that they click on early, choosing up approaches of being waiting to get in basic terms what they want. you should maintain a solid head and be employer yet superb, teach them the place the boundary lines are and which you wont stand for anymore! Its no longer common, as i'm nevertheless plodding alongside, in spite of the indisputable fact that it does get much less complicated. I even have learnt that endurance and a few sturdy previous formed discipline ( particular, we do finally end up like our mom and dad finally lol ) is the main to information why they get so offended and pissed off. save solid, teach your babies what a loving mom you would be, yet undergo in concepts, dont take your eye of the ball too a lot....dont be afraid to coach them whats genuine and incorrect. Its lacking a lot in those situations and a while. sturdy good fortune .. and additionally some expert could be waiting that may additionally assist you, perhaps some counselling, after college and weekend activities ( a injury for you) for you and your loved ones. :0
2016-10-21 01:05:41 · answer #3 · answered by itani 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To help with what??
I'm an only child and I hate it, I'd give anything to have a sibling.
2006-10-31 01:34:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter how many, kids just need lots of love, hugs, and support.. Oh, most important - listen to them.. They have special needs and desires no matter how old..
2006-10-30 21:36:19 · answer #5 · answered by r m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, we actually find it easier to deal with my son becuse there is no one he can compare treatment to, and he is much more likely to confide in one of us when there are problems he needs help with.
2006-10-30 21:40:23 · answer #6 · answered by NotSoTweetOne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help do what?
2006-10-30 21:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by jm1970 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know
2006-10-30 21:34:26 · answer #8 · answered by Viren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋