Why didn’t you have more kids?

Me and my wife wanted to, we thought about it when my boy turned 4, but it was already too expensive, both me and my wife worked a lot and we gave up

Did you ever feel pressured to have more kids?

Oh yes, my mother bugged me for more grandkids until she passed

Have you had “the talk” with your child about why they’re an only child?

No

How does your child feel about being an only child?

I guess he feels too overprotected, he’s been trying to get more personal space now that he is a teen, making my wife really upset and they have been fighting a lot

How’s your relationship with your child?

Good, I’m a bit easier to deal with than my wife, less clingy and less helicoptery

What effects does having one child have on your relationship with your child? What do you think would be different if you had more kids?

I probably wouldn’t be too anxious and too overprotective of him. I’ve been trying to give him more space to learn from his own mistakes, but it’s hard to let go. I guess it would be easier and more natural with more kids

How would you describe your style of parenting?

Overprotective but understanding

Are you overprotective of your child?

Definitely

How do you celebrate your child’s birthdays?

It’s always up to him, as long as it doesn’t involve illegal activities

What are your thoughts on “Only Child Syndrome”?

I have no idea what’s that

What are things about having multiple kids that you’re glad you don’t have to deal with?

Spending even more money for basically everything lol

What are the most annoying things that people have said to you about having one child?

That I spoil him too much (it’s not true)

How do you deal with unsolicited/annoying comments from people?

Ignore

What are things to NOT say to parents with one child?

Don’t you regret having only one? Or even jumping straight into “WHEN are you having the second one”

What are your fears that stem from having one child?

He’ll basically have no family after we’re gone (we’ll, not counting his future partner)

What are disadvantages of having one child?

I’m already suffering from empty nest syndrome

What are advantages of having one child?

Less money spent

What would you like to say to parents of only children?

Yep, good enough right?

What would you like to say to only children?

Sorry if we sound too clingy, we’re doing our bests

How do you feel about how one child families are portrayed in media?What are your favorite pieces of media with authentic representation?

I have no recollection of seeing only child families in media