Would you rather have a lot of siblings or be an only child?

Question

We have the opertunity to adopt 3 kids. I have a 4year old son already. We worry that he may hate us for it when he grows up. The ages of the kids are 10 year old girl, 5 year old boy, and a one year old girl. My son and the 5 year old play well together, but then they fight alot too, but that is to be expected. Any openions on how you wish your childhood had been?

Answer 1

There are 6 kids in my family, ages ranging from 2-21. Some times we hate each other and we fight a lot , but we love each other. Its normal for siblings to fight. Have you tried asking your son?

Answer 2

Id rather have sibblings because it keeps you in company rather than talking only to your parents once in a while

Answer 3

Only Child- it means you could possibly grow up to be very independant :)

Answer 4

Definately have lots of siblings. I'm a 28 year old only child and I have always hated it. I begged my parents for siblings, for sadly, never got any. I will never put my kids through that - I'm having at LEAST 2.

Answer 5

I grew up with 5 siblings.

We didn't have a whole lot of money but I had a blast.  I know i'll have 5 best friends that i'll have the rest of my life :)

Answer 6

I am the second oldest of 6 kids..my mom and dad had my bro first (26) and then me (25)..we were eachothers best friend but we fought alot too, but never hated eachother always loved eachother. Then my mom and dad got divorsed when we were 3 and 4 yrs old. They both remarried and my mom and step dad had my sis (19) and then my dad and step mom had another sis (18), then couple years later my mom and step dad had my other sis (17) and then my lil bro (13)...I thank God for all of them...I never refer to them as my half siblings they are all my sister and brothers...I love them deaply and would not want it to be anyother way. I always loved being at my moms because there was always someone to talk to there, always someone to do something with and always action. Since I was one of the oldest I use to get the younger ones and play school with them..it was so much fun, and house and board games...I have always loved a big family...being an only child can make a child very lonely. Cause not all kids have lots of friends to play with and if they do have a couple they might not live very close to see. Not all kids want to do everything with there parents all the time either..they need someone around there age that lives through what they live through to be able to bond in that way, someone that has there back and someone they can protect later on in life...when you and your husband die they will hae noone left but cousins, but what if they are not close by..that would so suck for them...no family. If you can afford to adotpt 3 more kids, please do it...having them all play together and have eachother as they grow up..it will be a blessing. Sure one kid would be easier but your not only making a big wonderful home for all those kids in need, your expanding yours and the oldest girl will be able to help you out in no time with all of them. You both could become the best of friends. Good Luck with your choice, but I think you should do it!