https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z en-us 2023-04-19 20:04:33 UTC 2025-10-16 00:13:57 UTC hello@padlet.com jilliangabica1_2 https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z/wish/2560680275 Is being an only child better than having siblings?]]> 2023-04-19 20:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z/wish/2560680275 jilliangabica1_2 https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z/wish/2560681581
1. https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/benefits-of-being-an-only-child/100009010 (By Shona Hendley)

2. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/singletons/201910/growing-without-siblings-adult-only-children-speak-out
(By Gary Drevitch)

3. https://www.bellybelly.com.au/child/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-having-one-child/ (By BellyBelly.com)

]]> 2023-04-19 20:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z/wish/2560681581 jilliangabica1_2 https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z/wish/2560683252 Being an only child is better than having siblings because only children get exposed to learning how to build better relationships and can have a closer bond with their parents.]]> 2023-04-19 20:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z/wish/2560683252 jilliangabica1_2 https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z/wish/2560687945 "Only children have a great ability to make and maintain friends and to resolve conflict because they have to be nimble about learning [peer-to-peer] skills outside the home, like in school." (Hendley 3)

This shows that only children get to experience how to socialize with others better in public because they don't get to at home.]]> 2023-04-19 20:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z/wish/2560687945 jilliangabica1_2 https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z/wish/2560688490 "As a result, I was well educated, confident and independent. I wouldn’t swap being my parents’ best friend for anything else in the world." (Drevitch 3)

This shows that you get closer with your parents because you aren't competing with any siblings for affection and attention.]]> 2023-04-19 20:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z/wish/2560688490 jilliangabica1_2 https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z/wish/2560697904 Only children are spoiled by their parents. 


"The most obvious benefit of having only one child for parents is ” they are able to give more to their child in terms of material things as well as their love and attention..." (BellyBelly 4)]]> 2023-04-19 20:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z/wish/2560697904 jilliangabica1_2 https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z/wish/2562349734 Only children aren't spoiled; they are just privileged, and they are stereotyped as "spoiled brats" because their parents have no one else to provide for them.

"It bothered me for years until I finally realized they were jealous of the advantages my parents provided for me (advanced education, my own car, etc.)" (Drevitch 3)]]> 2023-04-20 19:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z/wish/2562349734 jilliangabica1_2 https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z/wish/2562352235 Typically, the parents of only children have only one person to provide for, which is their child.]]> 2023-04-20 19:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jilliangabica1_2/qilkdipz4qeghc1z/wish/2562352235