Sorry if this has already been covered, I expect it has. But I'd love opinions on the pros and cons of being an only child. DS is nearly 16 months. I'd love another child, but DP pretty certain he doesn't. I always wanted more than one DC so might have to reconcile myself (reluctantly!) to have an only.
My concerns are that a) DS would benefit from company in childhood and adulthood, b) there would be a lot of pressure and focus on DS, both in a good way (ie lots of attention) but in a bad way too (pressure to fulfil our expectations). I feel, perhaps wrongly, that this might be more the case with a boy.
I'm one of 3, so only know what it's like having siblings. Would be v interested in other views.
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FattipuffsandThinnifers · 21/08/2008 12:19
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