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One-child families

Got questions about only having one child? Find the answers here.

In my heart of hearts I would probably love another....
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Getting my ds to play alone
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bored, cant do this for long
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Onlies: We're not the newest topic (or smallest) anymore!
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Older mum trying to come to terms with having an only
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^Only^ ^Child^ magazine
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Can single men adopt?
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Is it selfish to only have one?
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How do we teach social skills to our only children when they have no siblings at home to practise with?
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Thinkin of leavin
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Anyone else a single parent with twins?
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do people ever ask your dd/ds if THEY would like a sibling?
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Anyone genuinely not mind not having anymore?
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Will your only be lonely this Christmas?
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I struggle with bigger families and I know its probably just me. ..
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Those with older only children, did you find the social aspect of having one child got easier as they got older?
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what do you say when people say you MUST have another etc?
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I am an only child and if I don't invite my parents for christmas this year I will feel forever guilty.....................
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Holidays with one child
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The One and Only Tea Room: Christmas craft sale here today!
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Did anyone choose to have just one child due to their temprament ??
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Always wanted just one child...now I have two
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Would anyone like a cup of tea and a muffin?
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Looking for a pen pal for a 6 year old
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The One and Only Tea Room has been open for a month!
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Please see your only child as a blessing
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Do you know other families in RL with one child?
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What if you can only have one?
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Those of you that have chosen one child......
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I hate having one dc and have enormous regrets
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The mystery of the lost shoes and trousers and other having one child true stories!
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we have "agreed" only to have one child.....
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What about when your only thinks another one is coming?????
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Money, money, money!
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Why have I only one child?
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we are a one child family and we love it
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I'm genuinely interested, so please don't flame me....
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Groundless fears about having an only child?
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Help me decide!!
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Commiserating with poor old one parent families
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How do you make sure your only isn't a lonely?
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overcoming the guilt
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Hello, i'm a thread virgin
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Help! I'm driving myself nuts!
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Do other people make you feel guilty...
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What are the biggest ishoos as an 'only' gets older?
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Introducing myself....
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do any long time MNetters remember the study done on one-child families...
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interesting statistic
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importance of choosing hats over fascinators if you only have one child
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