Having only one child pros and cons

There is no problem in having a single child....but having more than one is always having more fun for them
Having siblings is good in the future...there should be some one to share their life with and problems and happiness and joy

 

I don't think there is any problem as such. I have 1 sister and I love the fact that we shared our childhood together and she would give her life to me should there be a need (vice versa). We still share so many things only with her...i cannot imagine my life without her.

On the other hand one of my close cousin was the only child. She says she is perfectly happy being the only child and cannot imagine having any siblings at all.

So, either way, its your call :thumbsup.

 

There is nothing wrong in having ONLY one child.

I am ONLY child to my parents.

Pros: I enjoy all the attention.

Cons: All my cousins except me have siblings. I am the only odd one out.
I just miss a brother or sister in my life. I did not have any one to fight with and play with at home. My mom and dad were with me, but I just felt alone.

I always feel my life would have been different with a brother or sister in it.

Just my experience though...........

 

I don't know in india but in US,especially people who doesn't have financial issues planning again the second kids after 6-7 years after the first one.
The reason,the first kid itself asking for siblings or the first kid feeling lonely.
So I have seen lot of couples who planned later for the sake of first kid.
If you are in wiggle mind and if you see any signs from your kid,obviously couples are choosing to have second kid.
pros and cons,nothing much I can tell.

 

The 1st kid will come to know about sharing,to play etc.More than 1 is important.

 

I guess in the US kids feel really lonely and that is hwat drives parents into having a second. I myself have heard DD say ... I am all by myself...i Dont have any friends in the house ( i guess she mean sibling).
And plus both DH and I have siblings and we belive there are so many times we wudve not gotten thru issues in our life without their help!

 

Hello Kiran...looks like we are in the same boat. Care to read my thread?

http://www.indusladies.com/forums/parenting-by-working-moms/125253-to-have-or-not-have.html

Well anyways..don't think too much, too long. Both ways are OK. Make a decision soon if you can.

But looks like we all budge and go for another kid anyways. I thought I was admant, a perfect planner and totally "hatke" and have only one kid and bring her up superbly (like we did so far..).

But now, I am crumbling/melting and started redefining the word "hatke" as a family with not one superb kid, but..ha...2 awesome kiddos

Good Luck..May peace be with you soon