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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have an only child who my everything. My child is a toddler and approaching an age where if I’m going to have another child it needs to be now for them to really be arguably close in age. What does everyone think about having an only child verse two children? Any thoughts and feedback much appreciated.  [b]I am looking for exclusively the perspective of The benefits it would have on my child.[/b] (not necessarily for my benefit)[/quote]

Well do you want your child growing up to think they are someone's everything, that they always are first pick, that they are always the most important and then go out into the real world with that mindset. Or do you want them to learn compromise, negotiating, that life isn't always fair, how to get along with others, etc.[/quote]

DP but my only absolutely knows that they are always my first pick and are my most important child (and only child). And also they have learned to compromise (not just with others but with parents), negotiated. They definitely know life is not always fair and they get along well with others. But also feel very secure in the knowledge that we love them best of all. One does not preclude the other.[/quote]

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