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The Disadvantages of Being An Only Child
Siblings are an important support system that only children do not have
Are you an only child?
We all know the phrase “Lonely Only.”
How about “singleton?”
Every child has a path to follow in life.
You may think you know the advantages of being an only child, but there are some disadvantages as well.
Sure it’s great to get gifts and have extra attention paid to you that you don’t have to share with a grubby little brother or nosy little sister.
But, you learn life lessons from other siblings in your family.
When a child grows up alone, there is no one to share the experiences of those life lessons.
Growing up without brothers or sisters influences how an individual’s personality or behavior traits form. They could be more selfish, not wanting to share anything with others.
Also, an only child does not know how to interact with others in particular situations.
Did you know that National Only Child Day will be celebrated on April 12, 2020?
Some of the disadvantages of being a lonely only are:
- Always being alone. Having friends…
