Differences Between Growing Up As Only Child And With Siblings

Differences between growing up as only child and with siblings.

These days many couples decide to have only one child. But at the same time there are parents with more children. Are there differences between growing up as an only child and with siblings?

Firstly, probably the main advantage of being an only child is that parents are obviously more focused on you. This means that they have only to take care of you and you get undivided love and attention. Secondly, an only child can establish a strong relationship with his or her parents. Thirdly, you are not expected to live up to the standards of older siblings. Furhtermore, being an only child means you don‘t have to share things with your siblings.