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View Poll Results: Better to be an only child or a sibling?
Only Child 2 5.88%
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Have a sibling 28 82.35%
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Old 27-05-2011, 11:49 PM #1
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Is it better to be an only child or sibling?

Did you enjoy having siblings/being an only child growing up?

What do you feel about it now?
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Sibling

Would be lonely if you were a single child
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I think it's more beneficial for a child to have siblings
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Have a half brother on my dads side. Hated him when growing up. Now we have nothing in common at all and never really talk
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Well I have 2 older siblings. I think the problem is there was 3 of us. Odd number = someone will get left out.

We did have some good times when we were kids though.

I think when I am older I would like 1 or 2 kids. Not 3 though because I don't want one left out!

Suppose there are ups and downs to both scenarios!!
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Was brought up as an only child even though I have two older brothers

I'd have loved to have brothers or sisters close to me
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I say have a sibling, on the basis that a couple of my good friends are only children and we once had this discussion and they both said that they had problems with personal space around other people; whereas as someone with siblings I do not have those problems. They're not good at sharing and they can't handle being around other people for too long before they want to be alone, I think being brought up with siblings teaches you to be more respectful of other people's thoughts/personal space etc.
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I would have loved to have a brother to be honest. I'm a girl and 2 older sisters wasn't really too good.

2 kids would be good. Don't mind if it's 2 boys, 2 girls or 1 of each.

Or of course an only child. Maybe an only child and a dog or something! lol
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Well I have 2 older siblings. I think the problem is there was 3 of us. Odd number = someone will get left out.

We did have some good times when we were kids though.

I think when I am older I would like 1 or 2 kids. Not 3 though because I don't want one left out!

Suppose there are ups and downs to both scenarios!!
I'm the middle brother (there are three of us), if anything it was more a case of two ganging up on one depending on the situation, I've had fights with both of my brothers, some with the other brother on my side, others where it's me versus the two of them; just depends really. I think three is a good number.
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in my experience only-children are attention-seeking, selfish and spoilt.
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I have 2 younger half sisters (one on each side), and I was an only child until I was 8. it was brilliant. I lived with my dad, and the sister on my dads side was born pretty much exactly a year before the one on my mum (who i saw every weekend)'s side, so I suddenly became very umiportant as far as I was concerned. then my step mum and little sister left my dad when I was 11, and up until very recently he slightly resented me for that, as me and step mum never got on.

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in my experience only-children are attention-seeking, selfish and spoilt.
Definitely agree with this, it's obviously not the case for every single only child but I do think all only children display elements of those qualities to at least some degree.
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when you're young only child so you can get spoiled, but as you get older you definitely need and appreciate the unconditional love siblings can bring. And even if you haven't found love in your 100's you wont die alone cause your sisters will be at your side

so basically if you have siblings lock them in a cupboard till you're in your mid 20's, and if you haven't got any siblings, aim to get rich so you can buy some later on
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in my experience only-children are attention-seeking, selfish and spoilt.
No doubt about this.


Having a sibling, even if theyre a pain in the ass half the time, its great.
Itd be lonely being a single child.. although youd probably have strong mum/dad relationships.
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I'm the middle brother (there are three of us), if anything it was more a case of two ganging up on one depending on the situation, I've had fights with both of my brothers, some with the other brother on my side, others where it's me versus the two of them; just depends really. I think three is a good number.
Yeah growing up. Well.. I was in the same scenario. My 2 older sisters fell out and that. And we ran between each other. I like having my own space but I think it was good for me to have siblings growing up. Unfortunaly now... I am not close to my sisters. Well one has moved away. The other I still live with but we just don't get on. The only time we have together is that we both like watching Glee. So if I am not at work that is our hour bonding session where we watch it and talk for what.. like 5 minutes? Once we both have left home and go our seperate ways.. I will still keep in contact with my sisters, especially if they have any kids. Just unfortanely don't get on with them. Or when I do start opening up and getting on with them something happens and then an argument occurs.

I know that there are brothers and sisters who don't ever speak to each other.

I know if your mum and dad dies and you are an only child you may feel.. who can I talk to?? But hopefully they will have a partner/friend/other family to comfort them.

It's down to your own experiences. I think it's best if I just had 1 sibling. Or maybe my parents should have had a 4th child! lol But there are ups and downs.

You feel that there has to be unconditional love for family though whoever they are.

It's true. You can choose your friends but not your family!
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in my experience only-children are attention-seeking, selfish and spoilt.
Not all of them are like this.

Hey.. some with siblings can be like this!

Mmm. to be fair.. when I was growing up.. there were 2 only children I was friends with. You are right. They seemed more selfish and spoilt than my other friend who had a sibling :S

But the only children grew out of it and are less selfish now.

I can appear selfish if I need time on my own :S my own space. But like 99% of people need their own space. I think it's because my family and that can be quite rowdy.. that I need somewhere to retreat.
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My brother's been gone to China for a year and I don't miss him at all. Although I suppose when we were younger, he was handy to have around sometimes. I suppose it is better to have siblings but I suppose you're used to what you're used to.
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Sibling definitely. You wouldn't be lonely and you'd always have someone other than your parents that cares for you. :')
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No doubt about this.


Having a sibling, even if theyre a pain in the ass half the time, its great.
Itd be lonely being a single child.. although youd probably have strong mum/dad relationships.
Yeah I get on with my mum and dad more than I do with my siblings :S

As a kid.. I preferred my siblings to my dad. My dad was horrible. Now he is a bit better.

I think my mum is quite caring and considerate to everyones needs. My siblings and dad just bulldoze people down and aren't very considerate. I would say I am in between because I don't rely on anyone!! Apart from my mum for emotional needs.
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in my experience only-children are attention-seeking, selfish and spoilt.
In most cases I find them pretty introverted and shy. Then again I know many who are extremely confident and outgoing. I doubt very much wether if you're an only child or not has a huge affect. Lets face it, many will have other close family and friends around them.
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Not all of them are like this.

Hey.. some with siblings can be like this!
rather why I said in my experience then
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sibling, I have 3 brothers and they're fantastic
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rather why I said in my experience then
Ok calm down then! lol
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Sibling, I prefer. The people I know who are only childs are terribly spoilt. One girl in particular is spoilt rotten. Her parents let her get away with everything and buy her designer clothing and iPads/iPhones/BlackBerry's on a weekly basis.
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