Did you ever want to be an only child? I never did, but most only children say they loved it because they got everything they wanted and everything

revolved around them. I never wanted all my parents' attention like that. Childhood may be great for only children but adulthood is hard for many I've known. They have to deal with the fact that the world no longer revolves around them.

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DrWatson · 70-79, M

Our daughter is an only child, and she most certainly did not get everything she wanted as she was growing up.

And once a kid starts interacting with other children, she learns pretty early that things will not always go her way and that the world does not revolve around them.

She is a very happy adult.

Cloud7593 · 46-50, F

@DrWatson Some people are harder on an only child because it's their one and only chance to get it right.

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@Cloud7593 I don't think that describes us either.