to only have one child? why do people want more then one?
2007-03-26 10:08:28 · 17 answers · asked by Jojo 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Yes it is fair. People have to make individual choices based on their preference and circumstances.
2007-04-02 07:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by Kbear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, its completely fair. I have only one son and I plan on keeping it that way, no matter what anyone says. People want more than one child for their own reasons. They think its necessary for children to have siblings, i dont. I was raised an only child and I did just fine! i'm very social and I get along great with friends and family. I had a great upbringing and in fact I was afforded many opportunities because I was an only child. Had I been born into a family of 2 or more, maybe I wouldn't have had all those opportunities.
Some people can't imagine having a family of only one, they think their child will be lonely and will suffer without the companionship of siblings. Others dream of a big family and just simply want more babies. I have several personal reasons for wanting only one child and I'm happy with my decision.
OH, and by the way...I wasn't a spoiled brat and I didn't have everything ;)
2007-03-26 10:15:05 · answer #2 · answered by KOI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's fair. Why wouldn't you think this is fair. I'm a mom with only one child. Truly I never had planned on any children but my first husband wanted one. I was n a limit budget at the time and felt it was responsible to have only one because it would have been to hard financilly to have more. But don't we wish everyone would think so clearly. My son was very happy growing up. He had his two Aunt's who were his age to play with and I would always have his friend's over on the weekend's. He is now grown and served in Iraq and lives on his own in Tx working for the ARMY. With so many unwanted and mistreated kid's in the world it's a shame people continue to have unwanted children.
2007-04-03 05:02:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 2 year old son, and I ask myself this question all the time!! I think on one hand, I would be able to given my son so much more, (attention, social activities, and financially) if it was only him, but then I feel like I am depriving him of the bond that siblings share. But my husband and I love our son more than anything, but raising a child isn't a picnic all the time especially when you are young like we are. Neither one of us want anymore kids, and I think that it what we are sticking with. I have an IUD birth control, but if so some reason we ever got pregnany we would be happy about it, we just don't want to plan to have anymore, Hope my thoughts were heplful!! ~Darcy
2007-04-01 06:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by angel32568311 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People should do what they feel is right for their family. I would personally want more than one child but if for some reason we only end up with one then I would pour all my love into that one child.
2007-04-03 09:16:27 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its more of a personal preference. I don't think it has anything to do with being fair. Sometimes people have one child because they know it's all they can afford...sometimes people miss having a baby and want another one. Really, it's up to them.
2007-04-03 09:05:02 · answer #6 · answered by Happy Mother of 2! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its fair to have only one child as long as there are friends and family around to play with them... I was 9 before my parents had my siblings and I was OK with being the only one.... but if you wait too long between children to have another one its hard for them to bond... my sisters are closer to each other than they are to me because I had already done everything by the time they did... the only reason we're as close now as we are is because they are in their teens and can't tell my mom the things they tell me...
But I think you should have 2 kids if you're going to have kids
2007-04-03 08:03:45 · answer #7 · answered by Lena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a case of fair, I could only have one child, ever think about that side of it, not everyone can have one after another!!!
2007-04-02 23:43:05 · answer #8 · answered by Little miss naughty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a personal choice. Some dream of big famillies just like others dream of no kids forever.
A single child may get more attention and have more available to them then a child with siblings, but the one with siblings may have more interaction and better social skills...... there are lots of pros and cons to all the scenarios!
2007-03-26 10:18:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is different for every couple. Some don't want any and others want 5 or more. It is fair as long as you have the means (financial and emotional) to have the children. I am curious why you ask though.....
2007-04-02 09:56:28 · answer #10 · answered by Karlee bug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋