I'm an only child turning 20 soon. My parents are getting older, and I'm realizing that when they die I wont really have any family. I'm kinda depressed about it. I've always wanted siblings, but never had them. I'm not sure there's any benefit to being an only child, I got a lot of nice stuff, but I have no one to share it with.
2007-07-29 06:33:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You wont be alone if you marry and have kids. What you need to look for in a spouse is that they have a family that accepts you and treats you good. Dont marry anyone whose family treats you bad. Youre gonna need that family so make sure when you date you meet the family before you go falling in love. You have to take this extra measure so you dont feel alone without a family. And make sure you have more then one kid.
2007-07-29 06:40:31 · answer #1 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel sorry for you. I've grown up in a large family. I have a brother and sister. Its nice being an only child when you're younger (a friend of mine was an only child for 15 years) but then when you're older you feel alone. And you have more responsibilites when it comes to your parents as they get older. Is there a reason your parents didn't have any more children? You can always share your nice stuff with friends that are less fortunate. Or adopt another family like marry someone with a large family, and have a lot of kids. It wont be so lonely then.
2007-07-29 06:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right now my own parents are getting older and are dealing with illnesses, I could not imagine myself being their only child right now, the task would be enormous. Like your parents, I chose to only have 1 child. My daughter is 20 y/o as well. The pain of having only 1 child is felt from both sides. Soon she will leave my home and get her own place, it will tear me apart. You will turn this around and have your own family with lots of children and you'll never be alone...:)
2007-07-29 08:00:03 · answer #3 · answered by Jane Marple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
im an only child as well. and my mom is a single parent. so i totally understand your fear. when i grow up, i hope to marry someone with a big family and then i can have sibling-in-laws. the benefit is that you are the center of your parents world. my mom is my best friend, and i would rather have her than a father and 4 siblings. good luck.
2007-07-29 06:38:15 · answer #4 · answered by Flutie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your question just made my decision of whether or not to keep the child I may be pregnant with. I have one daughter and thought that was enough and since I may be pregnant now I was considering not keeping it for financial reason and that I can shower her with all my love. Thxs...
2007-07-29 06:38:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to expand your idea of a family. If you have a group of best friends, they can be like family to you. And of course if you get married, your family can grow as large as you want it to.
2007-07-29 07:20:07 · answer #6 · answered by jellybeanchick 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Be a mentor to a child.... Like a big brother or big sister program.
2007-07-29 06:46:18 · answer #7 · answered by Clara C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋