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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Have an only child. It's been fabulous. No financial worries and able to explore the world and her interests together. It does result in an unusually close bond that you have to actively stretch in order to secure the child's adjustment into adulthood. You feel like hanging on and the child feels responsible. College (far away) is a great way to transition. I have asked her for her opinion on a sibling and she adamantly insists it not something she would have ever wanted. She is now in a strong relationship with a beautiful man who comes from a large family. Her only concern is that he might want too many kids. [/quote]

+1000.  I have an only child and I L-O-V-E it.  With one, you can develop a very deep relationship without having to worry about dividing your attention/giving equal attention to another child.  They can just fully blossom in front of your eyes, and you can take in every part of that beautiful process.  My sister, who has 3 grown children, is amazed at the depth of our relationship, what we do, where we travel, and by what my DC shares with me.  I feel so blessed!  Financially we are able to, as the the pp mentioned, explore the world and DC's interests together, and to afford the very best education and opportunities.  I was the 3rd in my family, and by the time I rolled around, I did not have a particularly close relationship with my parents. My own relationship with my 2 siblings is good, but lacking in any real depth.  It was the right choice for me - good luck to you![/quote]

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