I can list pages and pages of what I think the pros and cons are to having a big family but I don't see the point. Being raised in a family of 3 children I have gotten to experience the good and the bad of not being an only child and for me I would not have it any other way. Please do not think that growing up I wanted to be an only child sometimes but for the most part I didn't really mind it and as an adult I love it. I love knowing that when days are long and I am caring what I think to be the weight of the world on my shoulders I have a "friend" to call that will make it all better.
Siblings are special "Friends" that you will never be able to replace in good times and in bad times. They are the friends that know you at your worst and still will defend you right or wrong. They are the people you can call anytime day or night just to say hi and will engage you in conversation. These are the people that know just what to say or do for you when you feel like no one understands. And most important these are the people that when they say "Everything is going to be alright" you really believe them.
I do understand the value of siblings and I do think that if given the chance every child should have one. With that being said I do have the ability to have another child but I'm not sure that is what I want to do. My question is by not having another child am I taking something great away from my daughter that is irreplaceable or are their many of only child's that have been "OK" and much happier being an only child.
The answer is still missing.
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I have a sibling - younger brother. Growing up and today, we are not close. For many years I wished I was an only child. As I got older I wanted a sister. I cannot speak to knowing whether I would have missed having a sibling since I don't really have a positive experience with the sibling I have.
ReplyDeleteIt's a big decision and I'm glad to know you are putting forth thoughtful consideration. I look forward to seeing how things unfold :)