Is one child enough?

That's why there is 'forced' socializing through playgroups and playdates. You just have to make sure you arrange for those. But why do I know, I was crazy enough to have three and all they do is fight, lol;)

I planned on only having one child. Then as my daughter got older and started walking I felt like she was missing out. She's never really been into toys, they lose her interest really quick, and she always seemed bored. When I unexpectantly got pregnant with my second daughter I saw it as a blessing because now even though she's only 4 months old Destiny has someone to play with and someone to look up to her and I know there going to fight, but thats just a part of life and I think when there old enough to really interact it will be amazing to watch.

I personally prefer to have no children, but I will speak from personal experience here. I was FAR more lonely after my sister was born than during the 6 years I was an only child. We never played together she's not my best friend. We're practically mortal enemies. Not only are we exact polar opposites, but my father was majorly into favouritism an always preferred her over me. I had no friends, my father spent all his time on my sister and my mother worked all the time. My childhood was miserable. I would have MUCH preferred if I had stayed an only child.

I'm an only child and I think I'll end up having just one child as well. I loved being an only child and I didn't grow up loney or having problems socializing. In order to give a child the proper education and upbringing I think it's important not to have more children than you can afford to support.

I am technically an only child. My brother and sister are not apart of the family since I was 2. (long story) So, anyways, I was an only child growing up and I had a best friend I met when I was 2 1/2. When I was growing up I lived in a neighborhood with very few neighbors and it was an "no outlet" road. I rode my trike every day to her house. I'd be gone from 10am until 7pm. I dont think children are "lonely" as people call it when they are an only child. They just need a "special" friend to have everyday. I never was bored or lonely. I have 3 children, and I have noticed when I take only 1 of them out for the whole day they are much better behaved and do not miss their siblings. (or at least they dont act like they do).

It depends on how you look at it. If you can only afford one child then I would say that it is best to have that one than to go and have another and then they becomes neglected. Children takes time and money and if you know that you are a working parents that will not be able to give them give quality time then only have one. I am against couple who has alot of children and then they leave then on the oldest one to look after each other and then the eldest one himself/herself cannot help that much. In my country people tends to look down on couple with one child. They says that bird cannot fly on one wing. I would whether has one and give he/she the best care that I can afford then to have five and all of us is going to bed hungry or I go on welfare to receive a measley $500 that cannot help. So it all boils down to what you decide on. One child can enjoy his/her self if the parents are willing to supply he/she will relevant toys and also with the right extended family background this child will not lack of companion to play with. No matter how busy a parent is he/she should find time for their children, even to take that child to the park on the weekend. Spending time with your child/children is the best memories that they will ever have.

In my case, it would be better if you have 2 or 3 children. I want to have a merrier family and a more enjoyable company with 2 or 3 kids. We must admit that the prices of the commodities and other things are rising rapidly. Taking it into consideration, having 2 or 3 children won't really hurt one's financial capabilities. Above all, it's still up to the parents.

I am an only child and I have only one child. Yes, I've missed the existence of a sibling all my life. I wanted more than one kid but it's not happened. I wish that my son did have a sibling not because he's lonely but he's too precocious and too involved with the lives of adults around him, which I think, is not very healthy. He's privy to every adult discussion. The only advantage of not having a sibling is that you tend to make many friends. I have many, many good friends who'be been there for me always. My son, too, is also very social and friendly and has lots of friends. And, sometimes, I feel fiends are far better than relatives. But when I see my mom or my husband freaking out with their respective siblings, I do feel sorry for myself and my son. If possible, have at least two kids, I would say.

I don't think 1 child is enough. Either don't have child at all or at least have 2-4 children. So that the children will grow happily with the siblings and healthier. But better avoid the big age gap among the siblings.

I'm the older one in my family,and i have a little bother who is six younger than me.Sometimes i hate him very much bacause he always bullies me at home .To this ,my Dad just said :"You are his sister ,you should give in."Oh ,my God,sometimes i just want to kill him if possible.But i love him at the same time just because he is my little bother...

As a only child it is very hard growing up alone. I dont have a father and my mom is busy. So it is very lonely for me most of the time. My friends are not always there when i need someone to talk to. So, it would be easier for me to have a brother or sister that i know that i can talk to anytime when i need it.

In fact the modern man is more selfish and self-centred.He wants to lead a life of luxuries,where no one should interfere with him.Let your God Almighty decide about number of your children.Donot worry they will come with two hands to feed one mouth.You are not responsible to feed them.It is God Almighty who has taken this responsibility to feed all His creatures.Donot you see these small sparrows,kites,crows,pigeons and so many other birds,who never store grains in their nests.Who provides them with livelihood daily ??They just go out of their nests,eat and bring food for their young ones.......have you ever thought about it ??One child may die when you will not be able to produce more kids.........So let your God Almighty decide about your kids and relax........

yes,if i have one child,i must increase the numbers of the socializing .

I think you're right:one child today is enough.Life needs more and more money and children need more and more thing in their growth. A parent today must give the possibility to his child to be competitive in the modern world and so he has to spent a lot of money. I think so but in the same time I belong to a family with three children and when i think to my future a family with only a child is unhappy for me.

To me, it's not the matter of enough or not, it's that the single child will grow up quite lonely, as you said. I am really happy that I have an elder brother and a younger sister, and I grew up together with them happily. I do not like to be the only child in the family, I'd prefer to have more people at home, that means merrier. Although we can always talk to our parents, sometimes it's just different to share things with our siblings, no matter how close we are with our parents.

I have one boy he is 8 years old, me and my wife want to get another kid, but due to some wealth resons we are avoiding for new baby, as per our country status it is not a right time for more childrens, we are facing many problems with going up costing of living in every field, like oils, transportation, fooding,rentels,electicity,vegitable like many of raising prices day by day. we are afraid of future life. Because of that we are avoiding now.

No,I donot think one child is enough for any one.That child will feel lonely in his life.Then he can also die when you will not be able to produce any more kids.......So minimum 4 to 5 kids should be their for a happy family life.I have six children and i am happy,thank God Almighty !!

i understand, i have a 4 year old and whenever he plays by hisself he just looks so lonely, and i whenever he asks me or his dad to play we are always on our way to work or just getting off from work and have no energy. but things have changed i have a two month old baby boy and my four year old his so helpful. not saying that you should have another baby. maybe you could find something that you could do with your child that will fill the loneliness in his heart.it will be ok.

the reasons you mentioned are more than true. to me, i think that 3 are enough. and they should be something like the same age.

for us, me and my husband, we know how hard it is to raise a child. i chose to be a stay at home mom to be able to give my child the guidance i believe i could give more if i stay at home. besides me and my siblings were raised that way and i know the difference since i was once a teacher of rich kids. it's sad because even though they're rich you still see that they're not taken cared of. no decent pencils, torn uniforms, neglected manners... my husband has to take in a lot of part time jobs to afford me and my son all our necessities and comfort. however, sometimes, i look at my son playing alone and wish he should've have had a sibling. but then again he would soon discover friends since he'd be going to school this june. besides fact is loneliness still comes with or without a sibling once in our lives . besides, he's bound to have lots of cousins. we're 5 in the brood and my husband has 3 siblings .