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[quote=Anonymous]I am an only and also have one child (by choice).

I am sorry your childhood wasn't that great and that you feel that having siblings today might make your life more fulfilling. I have the opposite experience, so I am proof that you can be very happy and fulfilled being and having an only.

I grew up with a few kids in my neighborhood and I was involved in some activities. Girl Scouts was great for me and I am still friends with some of the girls from my troop. I was always busy, had my share of down time, and can't recall feeling lonely. My parents said I never asked or wished for a sibling. Perhaps it is personality?

My daughter is very much like me in terms of not caring whether or not she has a sibling. She is 10, well adjusted and well liked. No close family but has made friends at school and in the neighborhood so it is rare to not have someone to play with. This all happened when she started school. I agree, those mommy and me type classes aren't conducive to forming lasting bonds with many people. 
When she is old enough, sign her up for girls scouts (my daughter is involved and loves it. There are 3 girls in her troop that dont have siblings, but we have a great troop and everyone finds the time to get together. Mini family.
Church is another great way to form bonds. Sunday school, youth groups...great ways to meet others.

I think you will find as she gets older, things will get much easier. It really is a shame there is a stigma attached to being an only ... it really isn't that bad at all! There are many benefits - you need to focus on them.[/quote]

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