Just general trends you see in only children.
2006-11-05 16:08:05 · 17 answers · asked by fslcaptain737 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
They can become very self-reliant and independent in a healthy way at a very young age. And they can be very resourceful.
I think alot depends on how much time they spend on there own besides.
I think they tend to be less co-dependent when they grow up, and more inter-dependent in a healthy way.
2006-11-05 16:18:51 · answer #1 · answered by smoothsoullady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is not a general trend... from the experience of a girl who is usually depressed, very unhappy with life, unsure of how any of this may relate to being an only child... i am very, very lonely. when i was little, i wished for a sibling. when i got to be about 11, i started wishing for someone to spend my life with. i am, like another respondant, 20. not getting along with parents very well right now, i feel more alone than i ever have and i don't know how i can improve my situation.
2006-11-08 16:54:35 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm an only child and i have noticed that i tend to be a little self-centered, a little spoiled (i was doted on as a child) and fiercly independant. I also seem to have a higher level of maturity than others just because i spent so much time as a child with adults who treated me like an adult. I don't know if this applies to all only children or just me......
2006-11-06 15:51:42 · answer #3 · answered by barbieisagoddess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an only child!!! Ok well I have done a lot of research on this and most only children are outgoing, independent, bossy, and high achievers. They learn to be self sufficient because growing up they have to play alone and they learn to entertain themselves. Only children usually are spoiled so they expect the whole world to bow down to them. They tend to be very independent and seek adventure. A lot of political figures and actors are only children. They usually are outgoing, talkative, and popular. I really love being an only child!
2006-11-06 00:14:32 · answer #4 · answered by LenaRose 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, I know two girls who are only children, and they are bitches.
But that's not something that's typical at all, because I also know bitchy girls with siblings.
But I also know a girl who's an only child and she has a huge house and it's all fancy and she's rich. >=(
Annnd I'm very independent and shy and I have two older siblings. But my mom is always at work or with her boyfriend, my sister is always at school or work, and my brother is always at school or work or with friends. At home, more than half of the time I spend here is alone.
2006-11-07 12:28:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have three, but I've heard from friends with only children that one factor is they don't share their toys very easily. I think that is just when they are small though and I don't think it is something they carry through to later years.
2006-11-06 00:21:04 · answer #6 · answered by salstick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well im an only child and 20 years old so ill give you the low down...were...stingy...spoiled....want everything our way..and we kinda recent our parents abit 4 not giving us a sibling to grow up and share things with..but as we get older we come to terms and grow out of our chilidsh tendencies.. but sometimes we have flash backs and show off a bit...but we tend to be more independent that other people....but my advise...dont make your child an only child
2006-11-06 12:50:58 · answer #7 · answered by isydnor 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm an only child. I am:
Very shy
Not too sociable around those I don't know well
Have a hard time expressing myself
Can't stand when other people touch my stuff
Have a hard time sharing
Very independent
Very smart
Have a good intuition
Very mature
Always thinking about the consequnces of my actions
2006-11-06 11:34:02 · answer #8 · answered by Cookie On My Mind 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
tendency to be spoiled (good one) and their opinion differ from the one who have siblings. but i know for a fact, it depends on parents upbringing, they will carry it though their life. they are a little bit extreme since they do not know how to share, i mean very possesive, but if you have the influence in their life, they can change for better perspective.
my husband is an only child, he is very friendly, he is too possesive, he is sensitive, he caters to base at home type, he craves for family. same with our daughter difference is, she is an outgoing type, she don't like to stay home.
2006-11-06 00:30:59 · answer #9 · answered by salome 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ummmmm lack of fighting with sibling? I have an only child (she is almost 21 years old) There have been no "trend" that differs from any of her peers who come from larger families other than the fact that she never had sibligns to fight with.
2006-11-06 00:11:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋