Why didn’t your parents have more kids?
Probably due to age
Were your parents contented with one child or did they want more?
I think they were fine with having just one
Did your parents feel pressured to have more kids?
No
How was growing up as an only child like? What was your childhood like?
Hated it. Was lonely most of the time. And because I am an introvert, I didnt have much friends as well. Most of the time I am home alone. When i have any issues or problems I am facing, I have no one to talk to and i kept it all to myself. It starts to become rlly suffocating and depressing.
Did you at some point, wish you had siblings?
Yes
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 try to ignore it but sometimes, it still gets me
Do you feel lonely sometimes? Would it be better if you had a sibling?
Yes. I feel like i would be happier if i have a sibling
Do you feel left out when people talk about their siblings?
Yes
Are you an Introvert, ambivert or extrovert?
Introvert
Are your parents overprotective?
50-50
Did being an only child affect your social skills?
Yes
What’s your personality type?
INFP
Is it easy for you to make friends?
It wasn’t but as i grew older, it became easier and easier, but it is still hard
Do you consider your friends your siblings?
Yes
Do you want kids?If so, would you like to have an only child?
As of now, not rlly. Maybe if i meet someone that could change my mind otherwise. But if i do have kids, i would want 2
Does being an only child sometimes affect your decisions?
Yes
How has being an only child affected your life, or how is being an only child affecting your life?
I am very kept to myself, and finds it hard to start convos or just be social with people
Growing up, how was your relationship with your parents?
Not so good
How is your relationship with your parents now?
Okay-okay
What effect does being an only child have on your romantic relationships?
I feel like theres not much effect? It’s more like my parents that have effect. Not if i m an only child or not
What effect does being an only child have on your career?
I think not much other than the networking part
What are the biggest misconceptions about only children?
That only child are spoilt brats.
Do you get along well with adults?
Depends
Do you do well with kids?
Not really. Kids likes me but i kind of ignore them cause i just cant stand kids sometimes
Are you spoiled?If so, in what ways?
I dont believe so
Do you sometimes feel like your parents put up with you because they don’t have a choice?
Absolutely not
When was it the most hard being an only child, in adolescent or adulthood?
I think one thing i am really worried about is if my parents get older, they are bound to have health issues. Since i am the only child, I will have to have all those burden on me
When did you start to like being an only child?
I still do not like being an only child
How do people react when you tell them that you’re an only child?
Some have not much reaction. While i have gotten some reaction where people are quite shock because they thought i have a younger sibling or sth
What fears do you have, that stem from being an only child?
As i mention before, my parents becoming older.
In what scenarios do you feel that being an only child is an issue?
Well, when u want to play games, you are always playing alone. Talking alone (e.g. playing monopoly with yourself), this causes loneliness. When your parents are getting older and all their health and financial burdens lies on you.
How do you feel about your birthday? Growing up, how did you celebrate birthdays? How do you celebrate birthdays now?
Dont rlly like birthdays. However, i do still wish that the few people I am close to at least wish me a happy birthday and that would made my day. I tend to jus go out for dinner during my birthdays
Do you talk to yourself?
Yes
Did you / do you have imaginary friends?
Used to
Which of these things is the most important to you? Privacy, companionship, alone time, attention.
Privacy
Who did you blame when you did something wrong as a kid?
No one
What do you miss most about being a kid?
About not caring anything in the world, and you can just be a kid, or anything and no one will judge you
What do you think is your best personality trait?
Being willing to do anything for the people i care the most (well as long as it doesnt break the law HAHA)
What do you think is your worst personality trait?
Overthinking way way way too much
Do you enjoy being the center of attention?
No
Have you always been a good kid?
I tried
What life skills do you have, thanks to being an only child?
Saving money????
Do you think being an only child affects mental health? If so, how?
Yes. Being alone most of the time does changes how you look at for a lot of things
What stereotypes about only children do you not relate to?
Being spoilt, being selfish, being bossy
What stereotypes about only children do you relate to?
Being lonely, being a leader, likes to seek approval, is sensitive
What about sibling-ship makes you glad that you’re an only child?
I dont have to share anything with anyone
What are the most annoying things that people have said to you about being an only child?
“You are so lucky”, Or when i complain about being an only child, “At least you have your cousins” ??????
What are things to NOT say to an only child?
“You are so lucky”, “you must have everything you want in your life”, “oh my god trust me you wont want to have a sibling its so annoying!”
Do you think that there are few only children, compared to people with siblings?
Yes
Do you feel the pressure to be perfect?
Kind of
What are the most only child things about you?
Being lonely :,)
Do you sometimes worry about your parents, because you’re their only child?
Yes
Do you feel obligated to take care of our parents when they get old?
Yes
What advice do you have for parents of an only child?
Stop giving them so much pressure and asking them if they will take care of you when they grow old. Let them have their own decisions to make and let them live their life. Dont punish them harshly and be friends with them instead of a parent.
What are the disadvantages of being an only child?
No one to talk to when you need one
What are the advantages of being an only child?
No sharing of things
Do you love or hate being an only child?
Hate
If you had a choice, would you choose to be an only child?
No