Only Child vs. Having Siblings

Only Child vs. Having Siblings I want this and I want that is all you here from an only child. There are many differences between an only child and a child who has siblings. My best friend is an only child and I am not, so the differences between us really stand out to me. The differences that stand out to me are how she acts. The personalities between an only child and a child with siblings are tremendously different. To start out with, an only child is much more demanding than a child that has siblings is. The only child wants to have things done as soon as possible. For example, when my friend tells her mom that she needs clean clothes, she expects her mom to wash them right away. Her parents do not know how to say no to her. If her mom would not wash her clothes right away, then she gets mad. Therefore, a child that has siblings is not as bossy as the only child in my opinion. Children that have brothers or sisters know that not everything can be done at that second. There are two other children in my house besides me, my two sisters. My mom cannot do everything at once, we having siblings understand that. Most children that do not have any siblings are spoiled. My friend receives anything she ever wants whenever she wants it. She received a brand new car when she turned sixteen, when I turned sixteen I had to work for my car and it was far from brand new. Giving children too much does not teach them responsibility. An only child has no responsibility of money. He or she is not used to using a budget. If a child is spoiled, being irresponsible with money does not teach them about the real world Another difference my friend and I have is, I think when people grow up in a big family, they can learn to share and they are more likely to understand others’ feelings better, as I can tell my friend did not get that opportunity. She hardly shares anything. Younger sibling benefits from their older siblings too, such as in education, and relationships, and social life. Though it may sound selfish, they can learn which ones are better decisions to make through sibling’s mistakes, that is what I do with my older sister. In contrast, for an only child social life might not be easy, the child doesn’t have anyone to talk too compared to those with siblings. Another difference between an only child and a child that has siblings could be the extent of loneliness and boredom. Many children that do not have siblings claim they get lonely. Also, when you are bullied from other kids in school or one of your friends turn their back to you your brother or sister would never do that, you’ll always have somebody there for you. On the other hand, many times parents don’t understand their children due to the generation gap, they don’t keep up to date with things happening in school. Brothers and sisters would be very dependable in these cases, they know what’s going on because they are in your generation. I think having siblings bring more comfort and joys to the family. In conclusion, an only child will always be just that. Once older, the family does not extend and they will not know the joy of having nieces and nephews and the special bonds and memories that come along with that. They might be spoiled but they will never get to feel the love for a niece or nephew. Also, the relationships among brothers and sisters are boundlessly varied, but whatever their characteristics, even if they fight these bonds last throughout life and they will always overcome any battle. After the loss of a parent, a sibling is the only on that can truly understand what you are going through as well as the pain of your loss, They will be the only one there for you. I love the fact that I have siblings, they may get on my nerves the majority of the time but I will always love them and am thankful I have an extra person that close to me.