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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a 5 year old only child and she’s so self sufficient and we have tons of free time. A big part is that there are two parents, so even if one child needs more attention, there’s a 2:1 ratio and one parent can relax. I think PPs are projecting what they think only children are like based on their experiences of kids with siblings, but my only child mom friends and I text about being bored and having hobbies. Don’t think you’ll be doing that in another 3 years if you have a second.[/quote]

[b]Not to be contrary but the moms with only children I know are desperate to find things for their kid to do during Covid. [/b]There’s no playmate at home and the parents are stuck playing games, entertaining. Even in the beforetimes, those parents were always reaching out for okay dates while those of us with 2-4 kids had jam packed weekends. [/quote]

Not true in my case—my kid has been 8 and now 9 during the pandemic and we haven’t struggled at all for things to do with her.  She plays independently, or plays with our big dog.  She’s had a couple of masked, outdoor bike rides with one friend recently, and does a masked sport.  I actually feel sorry for the my friends who have 3 young kids, as I can imagine it’s tough.  Ours says she finds it cozy at home during the pandemic.[/quote]

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