Is it normal to think that only children are lucky?

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I'm not a only child but I believe those who are are VERY lucky. Why are they lucky, you ask? Because:

1) No sibling rivalry.

2) Not having to worry about not being their parents' favorite or not being as loved as a sibling.

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3) They're more likely to succeed in life due to their parents undevided fiances and attention.

As a sibling, I'd KILL (not literally, of course) to be in their shoes. Being a sibling is so overrated, it's not even funny. Lucky people. Despite what many people say, one is NOT the lonliest number (Atleast, it shouldn't be). That's only a stereotype that's been passed repeatedly through generations.

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  • seakelp
    9 years ago | pl

    Disadvantage:

    Only your parents to hang out with on family vacations.

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  • oh_hambone
    9 years ago

    As an only child, I will say that some of it sucked. Spent most my play time alone. It almost felt like my parents were overbearing at times because I was all they had to worry about. I wouldnt say its worse than having sinlings, just different

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  • thegypsysailor
    9 years ago

    You know not of what you speak.
    At least if you have siblings, you may have someone in your life who loves you, if your parents don't. You aren't always alone when your parents are away "doing their own thing". You have no one to stand up for (or with) you and there is no one to share any of your experiences with.
    No, this is definitely a case of the grass is greener, when it isn't necessarily so.

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  • KeepsakeDoll
    9 years ago

    I'm an only child. My disadvantages are:

    1) High expectations and constant comparison to other children. Especially when it comes to weight. (Asian culture, y'know)

    2) In said culture, we're tasked to care for our elders which means they must live with us. It'll be quite difficult since I'll be bearing that burden alone.

    3) For the success part it honestly depends on how you were raised. Some parents who only raise one child don't really get the full parenting 'experience'.

    To be honest, I would've loved to have an older brother.

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  • disthing
    9 years ago

    There are advantages and disadvantages to being an only child / a child with a sibling.

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  • Flare94
    9 years ago

    Eh I understand what you're saying, there're definitely pros and cons to both situation. But I wouldn't say they're lucky just more privileged financially, and they get more undivided attention.

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  • pixie_dust
    9 years ago

    I was an only child and it's not as good as you seem to think. The grass is always greener... I guess it also depends on your siblings and if they are nice or if they are devious. Every family situation is different. It'll be better once you're an adult because you'll have your siblings still after your parents are dead and gone (most likely)

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  • Avant-Garde
    9 years ago

    *only

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  • Avant-Garde
    9 years ago

    You are viewing this too idealistically. Everyone's situation is different, as such, there are so many potential drawbacks. I was an child. That wasn't a fucking cake walk.

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