Is ‘Only Child Syndrome’ Real? What Experts Want Parents to Know

This concept stems from the belief that only children share certain negative characteristics. Find out how being an only ...
Psychology Today

5 Key Challenges an Only Child May Face

Only children receive a lot of scrutiny. In building a picture of only children, it is important to acknowledge the unique challenges they experience in their families of origin. For better and for ...
The Conversation

There are countless reasons families have only one child – and they won’t grow up to be selfish or spoiled

Are you a parent to one child? Or are you considering having a child in the future, and wondering about what your family size should be? Parents of only children are frequently asked when they are ...
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11 Everyday Things Only Children Were Expected To Handle All On Their Own

There are many stereotypes that only children sometimes face once people learn that they didn't grow up with any siblings. From the fact that they're either spoiled because they got all of the ...
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Only Child Syndrome What Being An Only Child Says About You

“Only Child Syndrome: What Being an Only Child Says About You” explores the nuanced personality traits that often emerge when a child grows up without siblings. While only children are sometimes ...