Do you feel sorry for only children?

[Amybelle]

 So I made a post yesterday & mentioned that my kids are 24, 21, 18, 16 & 3 and a mom replied with "Poor kid, that's a huge age gap" & basically said that she felt sorry for my LO because he wouldn't have anything in common with my older children. Which it absolutely ridiculous but it got me thinking..............Would she have said she felt sorry for him if he was an only child. We are happy having a BIG Family but I DO think a Family with only one child can ber just as  happy.  What do you think?

[iamcafemom83]

in a way, i feel dorry for only children....i grew up with sisters, and wouldnt have it any other way! but, on the other hand, they have their parent's utter devotion, attention,and all that. i dont feel sorry for any child that has a loving family, i guess!

[weezer_cookie]

No, there are many only children who are happy with their lives, and can find socialization with their peers at school, and then get all of the love from their parent(s) at home.  To each their own, and whatever works for their family! I'm SO sick of judgemental women on cafemom I could scream.

[mommasbabies77]

I feel sorry for abused children. I don't feel sorry for anyone who chooses to care for and adore children..even if it is just one child.

[simplee_me]

I can only speak for my only.

And Nope.. He's one happy camper..  I Don't feel the least bit sorry for him. No one else should either.. He's lived a pretty good life so far, if I do say so myself..  LOL

[Austinsmommy198]

I am an only child and I wouldn't have it any other way. Yes I got my parents devoted attention and in turn am very close with both of my parents. It also makes you more out going because you don't have brothers and sisters to play with and talk with so you are forced to go out and make friends. I love being an only child and see no reason for anyone to feel sorry for us.

[prego7386]

no but hen again we are one of the few that are only having our one son and keeping it that way. needless to say we have heard a few fun remarks about it and are looked at a bit funny but i dont see why a single child has a life that lacks anything..there are downsides to both IMO

[avegajenkins]

OMG some ppl r stupid the kid will b fine and even more knowledgeable & mature if you ask me, not so much baby talk they will talk more and b so facinated @ their older siblings I think its great I have a lil gap there myself as u can c :) & I love it !!! They make good safe sitters also I dont leave my kids ANYWHERE LOL  ;)

[DestaniesMama]

My daughter is an only child and at times I do feel bad for her not having a sibling to play with. But she does have a lot of good things that she wouldn't fully get if we had another. I think in your situation, the youngest would be pretty lucky! It would be like they are the only kid, but yet they would have big brothers/sisters to protect and spoil them even more!

[misssy2000]

Sometimes but only because I have met so many only children who have said that they were so lonely when they were kids, and so unhappy. Also when growing up the only children would always try to permanently attach themselves to our family, they never wanted to go home.

[krista778]

My dd is an only child and will in all likely hood remain so. i grew up the second oldest of six and envied my friends who were only children. They never had to wear hand-me-downs or share their toys or fight for attention. but there were times it was good someone was there who knew what was going on without explanation and always someone to play with. So anyway back to your question, no I do not feel sorry for only children.