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Latest post on 23 March 2015 - 06:50

Hi We have an only child and I was effectively an only child until my siblings came long many, many years later. There is a lot of myths around having/being an only child 1) they are spoilt 2) they don't learn to share 3) they are over opinionated 4) they grow up to quickly (being around adults all the time) shortly followed by 5) they are always babied! All of which are certainly true for some "onlies" as well as some children with siblings. and 6) Everyone has an opinion - which you will hear - solicited or not. (definitely true!) My LO was only two month old I was asked when I was having my next one! When I answered I wasn't planning any more -I was met with incredulousness and accused of being "selfish - she will be lonely" (she's not) and any number of the above accusations from busybody family and strangers, including my personal favourite *You aren't getting any younger, Dear.. You had better get on and have another quickly" - ( Umm, excuse me, strange old lady in M & S queue!) After these interactions I panicked and found some very good books available on Amazon if you google "only child" which helped settle any questions that I had. Don't fret about what you see you are missing (a sibling for your only) but instead enjoy you lovely little one and cherish them. Good luck. x Rubyslippers can I ask how old your little girl is please?x

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Latest post on 22 March 2015 - 13:06

Hello Through no fault of our own we will not be able to have any siblings for our darling boy. He is only one now but I am increasingly worried about the impact this may have on him as he grows and particularly as we are so far away from extended family. Does anybody have any advice/positive experiences to share with a very worried mummy please? Thank you xxx

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