I was raised an only child in a completely normal, loving house. Never wanted a sibling. My parents supported me without spoiling me. I had a great childhood and continue to have a good relationship with my parents now that I am an adult.

The number of siblings DO NOT matter. I have friends with siblings who hate each other. Another had 3 siblings and had an abusive father. No family is perfect.

People on this board need to get over the only child shaming. It's insulting and hurtful.

I'm not sure what help OP is asking for. I have an only. Its been hard for her during this period because she is lonely. Is that what you mean OP?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Try having a second

+1. Only children are kind of odd. It’s hard to develop a thick skin whenever everyone you live with is nice to you, treats you fairly, and talks to you like your thoughts and opinions matter.

LOL! Obviously you did NOT grow up in my household, where I was the only child, who was neglected, abused, ignored, and forgotten about multiple times. I have a very thick skin as a result of all I went through.

Anonymous wrote:Troll fail.

Don't do this - it makes you look stupid. If you genuinely think someone is a troll report the post to Jeff. But just posting "troll" does nothing useful.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Try having a second

+1. Only children are kind of odd. It’s hard to develop a thick skin whenever everyone you live with is nice to you, treats you fairly, and talks to you like your thoughts and opinions matter.

Kids with siblings are kind of mean. It's hard to develop a positive attitude and confidence when everyone you live with is tired, stressed out, competitive, and doesn't have time to listen to your thoughts and opinions.

Exactly!
And since kids with siblings make up most of the world, most only children end up like Micheal Scott from The Office.

Unrelenting optimism and confidence to the point that you lack self-awareness is awesome when you are trying to give Mr. Pendergast a new outlook on life, but it helpful as an adult in the real world.

Your only hope, OP, is to not be a great parent all of the time .

Sad mom, is that you again? I was thinking about you the other day.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Try having a second

+1. Only children are kind of odd. It’s hard to develop a thick skin whenever everyone you live with is nice to you, treats you fairly, and talks to you like your thoughts and opinions matter.

Huh. You obviously haven't been to my house, where my child is constantly treated unfairly and talked to like they do not matter.



OP what is your questions? Being an only child or having one is not "a condition."

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Try having a second

+1. Only children are kind of odd. It’s hard to develop a thick skin whenever everyone you live with is nice to you, treats you fairly, and talks to you like your thoughts and opinions matter.

Kids with siblings are kind of mean. It's hard to develop a positive attitude and confidence when everyone you live with is tired, stressed out, competitive, and doesn't have time to listen to your thoughts and opinions.

This wins DCUM for the day.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Try having a second

+1. Only children are kind of odd. It’s hard to develop a thick skin whenever everyone you live with is nice to you, treats you fairly, and talks to you like your thoughts and opinions matter.

Kids with siblings are kind of mean. It's hard to develop a positive attitude and confidence when everyone you live with is tired, stressed out, competitive, and doesn't have time to listen to your thoughts and opinions.

Anonymous wrote:Try having a second

+1. Only children are kind of odd. It’s hard to develop a thick skin whenever everyone you live with is nice to you, treats you fairly, and talks to you like your thoughts and opinions matter.

What’s the issue? I have an only, but any struggles I’ve had were general kid struggles, whether I had 1 or 5 kids wasn’t a factor.

Try having a second

Help how? You or the child? Parenting an only child is a good book to start.

Troll fail.

Any resources for help?