There are a lot of pros and cons to having siblings or being an only child. Being a person with many siblings I obviously have the opinion that it would be much better to be an only child for a very long list of reasons. While only children have the opposite opinion; also with a list of reasons.
Studies show only children are spoiled because their parents don't have any other children to take care of. Having one child rather than many or just multiple is much easier on parents money and time-wise and makes it much easier to deal with their child's needs. Studies also show that children with no siblings tend to have a closer relationship with their parents. But they also tend to have higher IQs because their parents have higher expectations for them.
Meanwhile, children with many siblings are a lot less lonely or bored. Many siblings have a bond that's there despite fighting due to the fact that they are around each other every day. A lot of people also point out for future reference they would like to have nieces or nephews which could be a given with siblings. But being around your siblings all of the time(especially with age gaps or siblings that don't share the same hobbies or interests) can lead to arguments/conflict. And your parents spend a lot on each child every year so they won't have as much money-wise as only children.
Being a child with many siblings I think it would be amazing to be an only child. I love my siblings but I also hate them from time to time. I feel like it would be nice to have my parent's full focus or experience life without having to divide everything between my siblings and me; among many other things.
Which do you think would be better? (Only child or siblings)
Why do you think so?
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I agree everyone wants to have a sibling relationship when they're younger especially because you don't get that same thing with your parents. I want to experience being an only child but I couldn't do it all of the time.
I have two younger brothers and five younger sisters, there are times when I wish I was the only child because they can get annoying and we fight sometimes, but that's just a part of having siblings. I think if I was the only child I would be very bored when I'm at home. Having siblings helps me recognize what it's going to be like someday if I have my own kids
I don't like my siblings a good 80% of the time but I appreciate them for the 20%. I agree I would be bored if I didn't have them, but I also wouldn't have any problems if I didn't.
I have two sisters, I like having sisters they are fun to be around...sometimes. I wouldn't like being the only child because I feel like it would be boring. Having a little sister is an enterainment all the time.
I agree they are fun to have around sometimes but a lot of people think it's annoying too. Especially younger siblings they look up to you so they try to hangout with you and act like you but they can be really annoying when doing so.
I have 4 siblings so at least one of them is always home, so I am not sure how it would feel to be an only child. Although we fight sometimes, I am glad I have siblings because then there is always someone to talk to or do something with of I am bored.
That's what I'm saying. There are bits and pieces of having em that suck but overall they always have your back and they're someone to hangout with if you're bored.
I like having siblings, But I hate being compared to them. I like having someone to talk to besides my friends. I grew up with 2 older brothers so some of there friends I hung out with my brothers and their friends. I wouldn't know i lot of people if i didn't have brothers
Valid. I've met a lot of people through my sister. If I didn't have my siblings I probably would've never moved schools. The thought of being by myself and new sounds scary; another reason why I am thankful for my siblings.
I have definently wanted to be an only child sometimes but I think it is nice for people to have at least one sibling. I think it is nice to have the experience to have a sibling. Having siblings can be agitating though.
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