The Changing Family Part2
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Advocates argue that only children have advantages like avoiding sibling jealousy and receiving more parental attention, which can increase their self-esteem and confidence. However, only children may feel lonely. Parents can help prevent loneliness by encouraging their only child to be social and welcoming challenges. Ultimately, there is no simple answer to whether families should have one or two children - each family's circumstances are unique and what is best will depend on what the parents feel confident about.
The Changing Family Part2
- 1. Modern Family Magazine Is An Only Child a Lonely Child? 25 30 35 40 (Continue) Advocates of single-child families argue that there are advantages for the child as well as the parents. With just one child, they suggest, there is less potential for family arguments arising from sibling jealously or parents favoring one child over the other(s). Moreover, with only one child, the parents can afford to give more quality time and attention. This often leads to increased self-esteem, which, combined with increased independence, can lead to the child being more confident. There are a number of ways that parents can help to ensure that their only child doesn’t get lonely. For example, let them be social, welcome challenge, etc. Unfortunately, Andrea, there is no simple answer to the question of whether or not to have a second child. The circumstances affecting each set of parents are unique; I always believe what is appropriate for one family may not be for another. The important thing, in the end, is to make a decision that both you and your husband feel confident about.