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• 2 weeks ago

  What are the telling characteristics of an only child?

  I got a little side-tracked! It was my first post. These are characteristics of my only child. Of course, they’d be different for each child, depending on parenting, personal interests, etc. My 7-year old daughter is independent, determined, athletic, funny, comical, loving, self-motivated, strong-willed, and very creative. She often comes up with very creative projects and ways to solve problems on her own.
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• 2 weeks ago

  What are the telling characteristics of an only child?

  My husband and I are parents of a 7-year old only child. Having only one child wasn’t by choice. I had medical issues so we can’t have another child. We have considered adopting, but are happy with our small family. Others decide to only have one child. And that’s fine. Eveyone’s decision is so personal! We haven’t had any real concerns and are very thankful we were able to have a child in the first place. She’s well-liked at school and has a great sense of humour. She’s very involved in sports with other kids and we arrange playtimes with her friends and cousins as often as we can. That can be a challenge. There isn’t always another child for her to play with or talk to at home, so we really have to make that effort. We’re also making an effort not to spoil her, but she’s definitely used to having her things to herself! That can be an issue when other kids play with her things. I don’t feel she’s spoiled with material things. Spoiled with love, perhaps! She tells us she doesn’t want this or that because it’s too expensive. Our daughter used to ask about having a brother or sister, but she knows that we can’t. She’s a very content kid, so we’re very thankful. I’m not sure what challenges lie ahead as she grows older, but we’re willing to take it all on. One of my challenges is how to react when people who hardly know me ask, “Why would anyone every decide to have only one child?” Or they ask, “When are you having another child?” That is a very innocent question, but I’ve stopped asking others the question, because I know that answering it isn’t always easy. I really don’t feel like telling everyone that it’s not always be choice and explaining my medical issues. The in-laws often say (infront of our daughter), “Oh the poor child. She has no brothers or sisters to share with or play with.” They make it sound like we’re doing our daughter a huge injustice. Then I feel bad, but don’t let it get me down. Any suggestions on how to react to these comments or questions?
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