I want to hear from adults who grew up without siblings. I would love to hear your experiences, whether you liked your childhood etc. How were things like Christmas, vacations etc? Thank you!
I want to hear from adults who grew up without siblings. I would love to hear your experiences, whether you liked your childhood etc. How were things like Christmas, vacations etc? Thank you!
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I was, and honestly, it was lonely for me, I grew up way before my time because my mum was my best friend, and I was used to being around adults rather than kids, I also found it hard to socialise and share etc because I didn't have to! I had a second child purely because I didn't want my first to be an only child, and everyday my children prove that I made a great decision.
I grew up with 3 siblings and we had it hard at times and even now things pop up and we always have each other for support I couldn't imagine not having them. I would have really struggled
My bestie growing up was an only child, and I envied her so much. My brother and I had a difficult relationship, and I wished I had her life! Now, I have one son. I tried to have another baby, but I lost twins at 28w, then a couple of miscarriages, and now I'm too old to have another, so I am focussing on the benefits and staying positive.
An American psychology journal did an issue a few years back that looks at the positives and negatives of being an only child - the conclusion was that it's great to have siblings, and it's great not to. As long as you are a good parent, the outcomes are similar whether the child has siblings or not. Don't sweat it.