While only children are still outliers, the number of single-child families has almost doubled in 40 years
being an only child? I would argue that the question is, in itself, a moot point. And while only children are no longer met with scorn, they are often still met with surprise. I know, because I am one.
Aside from a fleeting desire for a sister when I was little, so I could play mum, I never felt I was missing out by being an “only”. Butand stereotypes of only children being spoiled or socially stunted have led the arguments for children having siblings. So is it still controversial?I know what I want as a future mum: I want an only child.
Aside from environmental concerns – every baby brings more carbon footprints to the planet – and the rising cost of everything from nappies to childcare, one of the biggest factors in deciding against only children was a fear of them being left alone to care for their ageing parents, and, eventually, being alone in grief at their passing.know what you’ve lost. It is one irrefutable con, and with it, my desire to continue down the rabbit hole ended.
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