Why didn’t your parents have more kids?
They could only afford one
Were your parents content with one child or did they want more?
Very content
Did your parents feel pressured to have more kids?
Nope
What was growing up as an only child like? What was your childhood like?
Everything centered around me, close to my parents, etc.
Did/do you have imaginary friends?
Not really, I made up ghosts named Peter and Jeffrey but that’s it.
Did you at some point, wish you had siblings?
Around age 11
Did your parents have “the talk” with you about why you’re an only child?
Yes
Did you ever lie about having siblings?
Never
Seeing most people with siblings, how do you cope?
Just fine
Do you feel lonely sometimes? Would it be better if you had a sibling?
Not really
Are you an Introvert, ambivert or extrovert?
Introvert
Are your parents overprotective?
Not really
Did being an only child affect your social skills?
Nope
What’s your personality type?
Quiet yet funny
Is it easy for you to make friends?
Yes
Do you consider your friends your siblings?
Depends on how long I’ve known them
Do you want kids?If so, would you like to have an only child?
I have two
Does being an only child sometimes affect your decisions?
Yes
Growing up, how was your relationship with your parents?
Fine
How is your relationship with your parents now?
Fine
What did your parents do right and wrong, in raising an only child?
I think they did the best they could with what they had
What effects does being an only child have on your life (relationships, career) e.t.c?
Nothing
What are your thoughts on “Only Child Syndrome”?
I struggle to share things/food
Do you get along well with adults?
I am an adult
Do you do well with kids?
They stress me out more than the average person
Are you spoiled? If so, in what ways?
Sure, I didn’t have to share anything with anyone.
Do you sometimes feel like your parents put up with you because they don’t have a choice?
No
When was it the most hard being an only child, childhood, adolescence or adulthood?
It’s never really been hard, but my parents are in their 70s so sooner rather than later I’ll be taking care of them. I have my husband and kids to help.
How do people react when you tell them that you’re an only child?
They either say they have siblings or that they are also an only
How do you feel about your birthday? Growing up, how did you celebrate birthdays? How do you celebrate birthdays now?
My birthday is right after Christmas and I love it. My parents kept my birthday and Christmas separate.
Do you talk to yourself?
Not really
Which of these things is the most important to you? Privacy, companionship, alone time, attention.
Alone time
Who did you blame when you did something wrong as a kid?
No one…it wasn’t an option
What do you miss most about being a kid?
The 80s and 90s. This technology age sucks.
What do you think is your best personality trait?
Loyalty
What do you think is your worst personality trait?
Uptight
Do you enjoy being the center of attention?
No
Have you always been a “good child”?
Yes
What life skills do you have, thanks to being an only child?
Saving money, finding bargains, never paying full price, entertaining myself
Do you think being an only child affects mental health? If so, how?
No
What aspects of sibling-ship makes you glad that you’re an only child?
Having to share anything, including parent attention
Do you think that there are few only children, compared to people with siblings?
It’s probably 50/50
Do you feel the pressure to be perfect?
Sometimes
Do you sometimes worry about your parents, because you’re their only child?
Yes but they live very close so I am able to alway help them
Do you feel obligated to take care of your parents when they get old?
Absolutely, why wouldn’t I do that for them?
What are the most annoying things that people have said to you about being an only child?
Spoiled
What are things to NOT say to an only child?
I’m not sure
What are the biggest misconceptions about only children?
Spoiled, bratty
What are the most “only child things” about you?
Love alone time, don’t like to share
What stereotypes about only children do you relate to?
Love being alone
What fears do you have, that stem from being an only child?
Being the only one that will be left with memories from my early life
What are disadvantages of being an only child?
No one to help with taking care of aging parents
What are advantages of being an only child?
Not having to share!
What advice do you have for parents of Only children?
Just be normal
What advice do you have for only children?
Just be normal
Growing up, did you have pets? Do you still have pets?
Yes, yes
How do you feel about how Only Children are portrayed in media? What are your favorite pieces of media with authentic representation?
I don’t really pay attention or watch anything
What’s your general outlook on being an only child? If positive, when did you start to like being an only child?
I’ve always liked it. I don’t have anything to compare it to.
If you had a choice, would you choose to be an only child?
I always wondered what it would be like with an older sister to guide me.