Only children?

Question

Are you an only child? Do you think there could be a nicer term for it? I'm not one but I was thinking that it rhymes with "Lonely" making it seem a bit sad....what are the good things about being an only child?

Answer 1

I am not an only child, but I had one child for four years then we had our second child. I loved giving her all my attention but I couldn't imagine only having her, my life was not complete after having here. I still had empty pieces in me, which was filled by our second daughter and our son who is due next month.

Answer 2

Im one and it can be lonely at times, but you have an extremely close bond with your parents and it helps keep you out of trouble cuz you have a closer watch on you

Answer 3

I'm not an only child.  Don't know if any other terms exist.  The "only" thing I think is good about being an only child is probably getting your parent's undivided attention.

Answer 4

It's easier to get away with things, and you'll get more attention. Also, everything is yours- no sharing! :p

Answer 5

I'm an only child and have never been lonely, or spoilt for that matter. When I was little, I learnt to make my own fun and now enjoy spending time alone. Being an only child did mean that I got attention from my mum, however this did not mean I was spoilt. She taught me from an early age to appreciate everything I got. I now live with my mum, her partner, and his son, and to be honest, I hate it. I much prefered when I was alone.

Answer 6

Spoiled brat me thinks?

Answer 7

i was a only child and some days i do wish i had had siblings but then i see the c**p my freinds have to put up with from there siblings and suddenly it doesnt seem so bad , also i dont have to share anything =] i have privacy i get peice and quiet , i actually love the fact theres one of me =]

Answer 8

u get alot of attention an never have to share x

Answer 9

you get ALL the d**n attention for good & bad. My parents were in a Cult which they demanded i attend as well so my only / lonely childhood was screwed up for real.

Answer 10

It doesnt bother me.  I was never lonely growing up.  But, we had a close extended family, so I had cousins my age, and my mom always made sure I had people to socialize with somewhere.

Getting all the attention really kind of sucks though.  My parents were always too afraid something would happen to me.  I wasnt allowed to cross the street to check the mail by myself when I was 18!

Answer 11

you get alot of new stuff and you dont have to share with anyone and more ateicione