8 Moms Share: The Best Thing About Having an Only Child Is...
For a while after our daughter was born, we were convinced she was going to be an only child. Despite pressure from friends and family to have another child, we just weren’t sure. After all, we thought, it won’t be so bad if she has no brothers or sisters – plenty of people grow up as an only child! Though we did end up having a second child and our baby girl now has a little brother who she adores, we know that for one reason or another, plenty of families decide to stick with one child. Here are just eight moms sharing what they love about having an only child. Be sure to also check out 10 Parents Speak Out: The Best Thing About Having More Than One Child!
8 Moms Share: The Best Thing About Having an Only Child Is…
No Drama
“No fighting with siblings and not hearing, ‘Mom, he touched me.’ Also, no hand me downs!” – Teresa Olvera
Source:D Sharon Pruitt/Flickr
Cheaper Fun!
“…admission to any kind of attraction is cheaper & they can bring a friend when you get the ‘family 4 pack’.” – Caitlin Madden
Source: RockNRollFireSauce/Flickr
Imaginative Minds
“No bickering, no having to buy multiple of things to be ‘fair’, eating out, travel and other entertainment is less expensive, only children are often very good at playing on their own and have great imaginations.” – Melanie Sheridan
Source: Pipat T./Flickr
It's Amazing
“…the daily reminder that even though life doesn’t always turn out the way you plan, where you end up can be pretty darned amazing. Oh, and we do less laundry! LOL” – Carrie Ferguson Weir
Source: Eric Fleming/Flickr
More Attention
“I have more attention to give to her and her special needs.” – Nancy Nally
Source: Jay Ryness/Flickr
Exclusive Love
“He will never have to ‘worry’ that I love his sibling more than I do him, nor will he have to vie for my attention or love.” – Issa Mas
Source: Capture Queen/Flickr
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