Why didn’t your parents have more kids?
They didnt want more.
Were your parents content with one child or did they want more?
They were content.
Did your parents feel pressured to have more kids?
No
What was growing up as an only child like? What was your childhood like?
It was nice.Nothing to complace about.
Did/do you have imaginary friends?
No
Did you at some point, wish you had siblings?
No
Did your parents have “the talk” with you about why you’re an only child?
No
Did you ever lie about having siblings?
No
Seeing most people with siblings, how do you cope?
I dont really care.
Do you feel lonely sometimes? Would it be better if you had a sibling?
No
Are you an introvert, ambivert or extrovert?
Extrovert
Are your parents overprotective?
No
Did being an only child affect your social skills?
I dont think so.
What’s your personality type?
ESTP
Is it easy for you to make friends?
Yes, very easy.
Do you consider your friends your siblings?
No
Do you want kids?If so, would you like to have an only child?
An only child would be fine.
Does being an only child sometimes affect your decisions?
No
Growing up, how was your relationship with your parents?
Very good.
How is your relationship with your parents now?
Very good.
What did your parents do right and wrong, in raising an only child?
They did great but they should have let me hang out more with my cousins.
What effects does being an only child have on your life (relationships, career) e.t.c?
I received more money my entire life.My entire college period I received $2,000 USD a month.
What are your thoughts on “Only Child Syndrome”?
I dont think it is a real issue.
Growing up, did you get along well with older people?
Yes,I had no issue.
Do you do well with kids?
Yes,I do fine with kids.
Are you spoiled? If so, in what ways?
Yes.I am used to get things when I want them.
When was it the most hard being an only child, childhood, adolescence or adulthood?
Adulthood,I have to take care and help my older parents and grandparents.
How do people react when you tell them that you’re an only child?
They dont care.
How do you feel about your birthday? Growing up, how did you celebrate birthdays? How do you celebrate birthdays now?
Going out always.
Do you talk to yourself?
Yes
Which of these things is the most important to you? Privacy, companionship, alone time, attention.
Alone time&attention.
Who did you blame when you did something wrong as a kid?
No one
What do you miss most about being a kid?
Not much besides getting free stuff
What do you think is your best personality trait?
My social skills
What do you think is your worst personality trait?
My compulsiv lieing.
Do you enjoy being the center of attention?
Yes
Have you always been a “good child”?
Yes
What life skills do you have, thanks to being an only child?
I am good at surviving by myself.
Do you think being an only child affects mental health? If so, how?
I dont think so.
What aspects of sibling-ship makes you glad that you’re an only child?
Sharing stuff.
Do you think that there are few only children, compared to people with siblings?
No
Do you feel the pressure to be perfect?
Yes
Do you think you worry more or less about your parents because you are an only child?
I dont worry more.
Do you feel obligated to take care of your parents when they get old?
Yes
What are the most annoying things that people have said to you about being an only child?
No one says anything
What are the biggest misconceptions about only children?
That we have any issues cause we were only children.
What are the most “only child things” about you?
I receive everything on a silver plate.
What stereotypes about only children do you not relate to?
Dont know any.
What fears do you have, that stem from being an only child?
None
What are disadvantages of being an only child?
None
What are advantages of being an only child?
-more money
What advice do you have for parents of Only children?
Have just 1.
What advice do you have for only children?
None
Growing up, did you have pets? Do you still have pets?
Yes and yes
How do you feel about how Only Children are portrayed in media? What are your favorite pieces of media with authentic representation?
Dictator(2012)
If you had a choice, would you choose to be an only child?
Yes