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[quote=Anonymous][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]

This is such a tired refrain.  [b]I'm an only child and guess what I learned how to compromise, negotiate and how to get along with others.  It is possible to learn these things without a sibling[/b].  [/quote]

OP here.  Thank you, this is the kind of direct feedback I was looking for. I guess my question is not necessarily whether you need a sibling to develop well, I’m just saying/asking -would you like to have a sibling?  Our family is tiny.[/quote]

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