We got him a puppy for his birthday, but that didn't work out so well and the pup had to go. He's been telling me he wants a sister, but I don't really want another kid. Will it really affect him to be a only child? I have two siblings, and I don't know what it is like to be the only child.
2007-05-21 09:47:16 · 12 answers · asked by bbybears 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Being an only child is NOT the end of the world. Is he old enough for playschool? He needs freinds to play with, obviously.
There is a yahoo group for parents of only children. We have great dicussions.
What will affect him is how you raise him. If he's raised to be selfish, he'll be selfish. Your attitude is what will affect him.
Don't let anyone else influence you to have another one if you don't want to. It's your choice.
2007-05-23 05:35:24 · answer #1 · answered by asrai 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not get him involved in a day care or family play group that he can play with other children. Hey may just be lonely to play with other children. If he has that he may forget about another sibling as he will learn that he doesn't have to share his things all the time. I know a few people that only have 1 child and they are fine. One thing to remember is don't spoil him to much or he will expect it all the time. Good luck.
2007-05-21 09:55:51 · answer #2 · answered by Donna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a mother of an only child. Being an only child brings alot of benefits for your child. And yes, he will be okay. My child is now fixing to turn 18 and I regret not giving him a sibling. If anything ever happens to his dad or I he will be all alone in the world. He has NO one who will share his childhood memories with like a sibling would. HE would have other family like uncles and such, but not that close attachment like you have with a sibling.
2007-05-21 09:58:53 · answer #3 · answered by tooyoung2bagrannybabe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make him a kid so that he wont be lonely! I have 2 brothers and id be bored out of my mind if i was an only child. You dont want him to have a boring crappy life do you?
During childhood, it is best to have 3 kids. The first, because you wanna have a kid. The second and the third, because you dont want that kid to be lonely. My friend is an only child and when his xbox 360 isnt working and we cant play on it together, he has nothing to do.
Oh yeah ms, only child person? Who will he fight with?
Who will he play with?
Who will he laugh with?
Who will he buy stuff with?
Who will he eat stuff with?
Who will he get help with math homework that you wont understand?
Who will he learn with?
Who will he grow with?
Who will always be there for him, even in school?
Who will he prank call people with?
Who will he have fun with??????????
Who will he bond with?
Who will he talk about things that are innapropriate to talk to mothers about? (girlfreinds, crushes, trouble situations, bad grade to get up)
Who will he get help in school from?
If you are the answer to all of these, then you are one mother better than any other.
NOBODY DESERVES TO BE AN ONLY CHILD
2007-05-21 09:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My son is an only child and he has never been in trouble. He is well rounded and did well in school. I do regret not giving him a brother or sister to grow up with, but that is my regret. He has none because he is happy. You might consider what your child will gain by having a brother or sister and what you would too and what both of you gain if you don't have anymore. good luck with your decision.
2007-05-21 09:56:00 · answer #5 · answered by Darlin1_66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my son was 3, he was the same way. Well, he had a little sister, but he felt like he wasn't getting any attention. I was noticing this a lot, so a few friends and I organized a little playgroup. This was very successful.
2007-05-21 13:46:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree he should be fine.What I think will help from what I have observed is making sure the dad gives him lots of attention.The only children ive seen from single mothers seem to end up being a little to sensitive.Just my opinion
2007-05-21 09:57:54 · answer #7 · answered by shawnp089 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will be fine. There are a ton of families that have just one child. I certainly wouldn't consider having another child just for this reason.
2007-05-21 09:52:07 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer K 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No,it won't affect him,,,maybe get a playdate with others, or put him in preschool part time....my granddaughter is an only child, she enjoys playing with others, but we do stuff with her, he'll be fine...
2007-05-21 10:20:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know what it would be like, to be an only child, then why make him be one..........................
Find a local 'play group' - he needs other children to play with.
Perhaps neighbor children.................
A 3 year old does NOT know how to entertain him/herself.
Help him out a bit here - do your part and find some kids for him to play with!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-05-21 09:56:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋