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The only child myth - picked up by Time Magazine
Submitted by stefan on Sun, 11/07/2010 - 9:37pm
A shorter version of the article is available online here. It's well written and Lauren has done the topic justice (and she also did her homework checking studies etc). So it's a bit more comprehensive than what we put together - but the overall message is the same. Basically there is no evidence to suggest that only children are generally spoilt, selfish or lonely. So parents don't need to feel pressured to have more children because of these myths. The stereotypes surrounding only children belong in the same category as old wives tales about birth and babies. -Stefan |
A few weeks ago I wrote an article about the stereotypes associated with only children (see 
Yeah. I don't agree. I still
Yeah. I don't agree. I still believe that 2 children is a much healthier decision.
The main reason I tell people, "For heaven sake, have 2 not 1 child" is that going through the insurmountable amount of stress and anxiety of dealing with one's parental units when they are ill and near their time to pass can be excruciating doing it solo. I'm in this situation and it would be incredible to be able to have a sibling to share the responsibilities and tough decisions with as well as have someone to mourn their passing with when they go. Just my two cents...but I'm pretty damn sure I'm not the only one in this type of situation.
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