Fellow One and Done'ers.. Good Article in Time Magazine..

LucyPevensie

The Only Child Myth: They're supposed to be selfish, spoiled and lonely.  In fact, they're just fine -- and on the rise.

https://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2002382,00.html

A good read! 

hannah&ben

Obviously haven't had time to read the link but I just wanted to pipe in..

My husband is an only child - he's the most unselfish and unspoiled person I've ever met and he never had desperate longing for a sibling.  Ever.  Sure, a few times when he was a kid he thought it would be cool to have a bother or whatever but he's totally not bitter about it.  He's a very, very happy and well adjusted adult.

I firmly believe nobody is doing a disservice to a child by only having 1.  Hell, when I was a kid I fantasized about being an only child I'm the oldest and have 4 younger siblings

 

 

brideinOC

I'm glad you posted this!  I guess Claire doesn't really count as an only child since she has a half brother and half sister that we have joint custody of, but I'm anxious to read it anyway.

BoxTer

I'm glad to hear only children getting some positive press. I am one and never considered myself to be selfish, spoiled or lonely.

marcuej

Great article!  I'm an only child, so it's nice to read something that actually shows that being an only child is ok.  I like to think that I don't fit the stereotype of an only child either.  It bothers me there is even one out there.  I give my parents both a lot of credit for raising me the way they did.  I wasn't overly spoiled by any means and was taught the value of working hard and not getting everything you want. 

I don't think there is anything wrong with deciding to only have one child.  I don't feel like I'm missing anything by not having one nor do I feel like it's hindered me in any way. 

muppet.fan

I'm off to read this now, but wanted to add that we have eight nieces and nephews on DH's side and two are only children (5 and 8). They're the two most well-adjusted, funniest girls I know!

When I worry about whether we'll be able to have a second, I think about them and know that Elizabeth will be fine, either way.

rispergirl

I was happy to read that since I'm an only child.  I have always resented when people make comments about onlies being selfish or spoiled or lonely.  Don't hate me because I'm awesome.  

jastl32

Thanks for sharing. DH and I have not decided if we want more than one or not...but are strongly considering it. 

BoilerSuz

I'll be forwarding it to MIL who seems to thin we are doing DS an injustice by not "giving" him a sibling. (she seems to have blocked out what it took to get DS)  As an only of an only who is raising an only it's not really that bad with a few exceptions.  Thanks for sharing.

epphd

Loved it!!  Saw it yesterday and thought about posting it to my FB profile

Karma1969

Thank you for the post.  I usually never look on this board, but I'm glad I did.  This is exactly what I needed.