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[quote=Anonymous]I see a lot of hand wringing on this site about whether or not people should have an only child or have more children. If you are in this situation, please only have the child if YOU really want this and not because you just want your child to have a brother or a sister (as a lifelong companion). Once you have another child, your only child may like the new child and they may develop a close bond but they also may not.  Remember your kids are inly kids for 18 years and after that age, they are adults and can do and associate whomever they want. I have an only child but have two siblings who repeatedly disappoint me and my parents by failing to help or visit when my parents only live 15 minutes away from us.  When I say help, I mean simple things, like a ride to the grocery store, or taking my mom shopping to buy a winter coat (not paying for these items - just a ride and companionship). I am the only one who does these things for my parents. Yet my siblings always have their hand out when they need a a favor or a babysitter.   I have close friends who are much more helpful. Just something to think about.  I am not having "a moment" - this has been consistent behavior since my siblings reached adulthood and have been out on their own. [/quote]

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