Being Spoiled
By d1mpl3s
@d1mpl3s (17)
United States
March 12, 2007 4:05pm CST
In my perspective, I see that parents with only one child seem to spoil their kid. Obviously they want to keep their kid happy so they try to do whatever the child wants. As children grow older, some deny the fact they are spoiled even if they are an only child. To me, I still think that they are spoiled even if they don't ask for much. It's because they have no competition with other kids and their parents will always focus on that child alone. So, if you're an only child, you're spoiled? Do you agree? Why or Why not?
3 responses
@beaniegdi (1964)
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12 Mar 07
I doubt that all only children are spoilt as I would think some parents would try hard not to let this happen. However when there is only one then all the parents eggs are in one basket so to speak so there is more pressure to look after just one and keep it safe etc. Plus there is more likely to be the money to buy for one child, lets say a toy cost $5 and you have one child then you can probably afford it but if you have lets say 3 children then you have to spend $15 as you can't just buy for one.
@camar_lyn (1028)
• Singapore
12 Mar 07
I do agree to what you said. Except for the toys. I think learning to share among siblings when buying a toy, is a virtue. Hand me down clothes are acceptable as long as they are presentable and not tattered and torn. I guess the same thing goes with toys.
@brckoba (795)
• United States
13 Mar 07
Not all only children are spoiled. My nephew is an only child and to be honest he is a very down to earth child. He knows his limitations and he knows his privileges. I think it mostly depends on the parents. My sister tries to teach him to earn, (by doing chores) all the things that he wants, like toys or buying him a movie etc. My own daughter for now she is the only baby in the house, but she knows she can't get away with everything and that everything she does has either good or bad consequences. I believe that only children are actually very lonely.
@camar_lyn (1028)
• Singapore
12 Mar 07
A friend of mine has only 1 son while i have 2 boys of my own. Some might think that i'm a sour grape but i think my approach to teaching values to my children differs. My friend showers her son with everything money can buy. Which i think is rather obsessive because he gets about 20 x'mas presents just from the parents alone. I don't think he will learn to treasure his belongings.
His clothes are all from boutiques like GAP, GUESS, RALPH LAUREN, and unlike the United States, these clothes cost just as much as the adult clothes. He will only eat at fine dining restaurants, and choose the best food money can buy.
