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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am the parent of an only child.  That was not our plan; we wanted two kids.  But my DW had two miscarriages after DD was born.  We tried to adopt after the second, but a few months into the process I was diagnosed with metastatic cancer.  The social worker we were working with said that it would be disqualifying.

DD is now a HS student.  Socially, there are huge disadvantage to being an only child:  many of the conflict resolution skills she would have developed with a sibling are undeveloped.  [/quote]

OP here.

I'm sorry for your losses.

We have a large family. It's right for us. That said, there are also disadvantages of being one of several children and the stereotypes, negative and positive, that exist regarding children in large families probably exist for a reason.

I'm guessing your kid probably benefited in many ways from being an only child... [/quote]

PP here.  There are several ways she has and will benefit....first, we have more resources.  If she needs something, there is no competition.  Second, she gets more attention.  As in, any event will have a parent present.  Usually 2. (I do not understand how parents with 4 kids manage soccer Saturdays...).  Third, (maybe an extension of 1st), more financial options for college:  we can pay for 1 kid to go anywhere.  Two would be a problem.  And finally, she will inherit more money.  
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