What are some pros about only being aloud to have one child per household
2007-10-02 06:19:54 · 8 answers · asked by dudet_blue 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Obviously increased financial stability. It's estimated that in the United States, the average cost of raising one child -- ONE -- from infancy through college (and even then, depending on the college and scholarship offers) is a quarter-million dollars.
There is often more freedom as far as basic luxuries go. You can keep a zippy little 4-seat car, rather than needing to trade it in for a bulky and ugly minivan. It is easier (and cheaper) to plan family vacations; a one-room rental is only required at hotels (which normally instill a 4 per room policy); it's easier to fly (imagine the cost of trans-Atlantic plane tickets for 7, versus the cost of 3); etc.
There is also the fact that, as an only child, your sole attention is focused on him/her and not scattered in several different directions. You can ensure that the child's needs -- socially, emotionally, educationally, physically, spiritually, etc -- are being met.
2007-10-02 06:28:45 · answer #1 · answered by Jules 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there should be a limit, but hypothetically, it is definitely cheaper to have one child per household. You would be saving a lot of money. It is also less stressful only dealing with one child.
2007-10-02 13:42:17 · answer #2 · answered by aimee c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 27 and am an only child - I HATE IT! It's a horrible feeling - you're lonely and get to grow up feeling different because everyone else has siblings but you. I will never do that to someone else and plan on having at least 2 kids.
2007-10-02 15:39:51 · answer #3 · answered by Cookie On My Mind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lately had an only child stay with me. Don't even go there if you can help it. They are lonely, they have no-one to talk to - so they need you incessantly. They spend far too much time in adult's company therefore they appear precocious. They feel "out of it". If you can, give your child siblings, or at least one. For your own sanity!
2007-10-02 13:38:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Environmental impact. But also take into account spacing. If people have babies at age 15 vs 30 for instance.
2007-10-02 13:23:08 · answer #5 · answered by lillilou 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have only one child, he is 7, and find my self being his play mate, and his best friend, yes don't worry i do play the parent role , but i think if you have only one child you have to devote your self more to being a friend and a companion than you would if you had 2 or more kids where the have automatic playmates
2007-10-02 13:33:00 · answer #6 · answered by hippychick3925 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You save money.
The baby gets more attention.
You don't overpopulate society.
On the other hand, it can get lonely without a brother or sister to play with...
2007-10-02 13:24:03 · answer #7 · answered by SL 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
there should not be a limit if you can support yourself.
2007-10-02 13:24:26 · answer #8 · answered by tammer 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋