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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am an only and my mom, who's still living, is an only.

I had a great childhood.  We traveled, had vacation homes, attended good schools, etc.  And I had many friends - still do!

But I had two - b/c as an older mom, I didn't want to put all that pressure on one child.  Of course, there are no guarantees.  And we do have long-term healthcare and investments.

But finances aside, that emotional support is very important when dealing with aging and/or sick parents.[/quote]

For me, my spouse, cousins and other relatives, and friends were much more important to me than my siblings when I was dealing with my aging, sick, and now deceased parents. This is different for everyone, of course, but I think I am not unique in this regard. [/quote]

I'm an only too and have hardly any extended family. It's not a nice feeling either as a child or as an adult.  I have two children now.  If your child is going to have supportive aunts, uncles and cousins then that is so much better. [/quote]

I'm the PP you quoted. No, our child doesn't ave involved uncles/aunts, despite DH and me having three siblings. However, there are some cousins, godparents, etc. I'm sure this is very different in families without all the divorces and other problems our families of origin had, but sometimes even with siblings you have to cultivate other family and friend relationships for yourself and your own child or children.[/quote]

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