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The Only Child Popular thinking often gives an unflattering picture of only children, portraying them as self - centered, attention seeking, dependent, and temperamental. Despite these negative stereo types, smaller families in general, and only child option are growing in population. This essay will determine how and why the only child differs from a child who has siblings and if being an only child is really a disadvantage. It will also determine the advantages of …

…is bad or good. Some people who have experienced being an only child may feel that it is a disadvantage, and others may feel that it is an advantage, but like what was said, it depends on many factors. The stereotype says the only child can be selfish, lonely, insecure, spoiled, possessive, bossy, cautious, dependent, and unusual. But in truth, the only child can be generous, social, confident, considerate, sharing, cooperative, adventurous, independent, and normal.