What’s the Life of an Only Child Like?

Only Child (In a Nutshell)

• A person that has no brothers or sisters.
• Parents can put all their energy into bringing up their only child.
• They are wrongly viewed stereotypically as being spoilt by their parents.
• It’s obviously cheaper financially to have only one child as opposed to two or more.
• Can mean that a person is more independent, which can be an advantage.
• Analyse yourself more effectively.
• Emphasise your strengths more.

Only Child (Positives)

• Independence can help increase your perception of yourself.
• Generally, cope better being alone than others as they aren’t scared to be independent.
• Your parents are generally more like a friend as far as the relationship is concerned.
• Have the capability to think laterally as there’s more time on their hands.
• A robust sense of self esteem as well as a belief in themselves.
• Don’t require emotional assistance from other people with agendas that are negative.

Only Child (Negatives)

• Can become lonely and go through tough times, because of that.
• Despite generally having a good sense of self, can tend to be self opinionated and put pressure on yourself to succeed; no sibling to lean on for advice.
• More likely to be spoilt, theoretically, as they are the only child.

Only Child (Final Thoughts)

• Ironically, it may be that they are more disciplined; they are taught to tackle life by sticking to specific guidelines.
• Know how to pass the time; more likely to find hobbies like sport, art and music.
• They realise that there is nothing wrong with being independent and/or introverted.
• May have strong opinions!
• If someone doesn’t have siblings, they are possibly more likely to realise you only need to be happy within yourself, first and foremost.