Comments on: Socializing an Only Child http://www.triviumpursuit.com/blog/2006/02/26/socializing-an-only-child/ Christian Homeschooling in a Classical Style Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:16:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Andrea http://www.triviumpursuit.com/blog/2006/02/26/socializing-an-only-child/#comment-121 Andrea Fri, 10 Mar 2006 12:18:58 +0000 http://www.triviumpursuit.com/blog/?p=86#comment-121 Thank you for answering this question with God as the answer. Those of us with only children do not always make that choice. God does. Unfortunately, I have also experienced questions about having an only. If somehow, my ovaries were a socially acceptable conversation starter. Do we ever ask someone with 5 children, "How could you possibly love them all. How do you have the time?" There is an assumption that an only child is 'missing out' on character or social development, in some way, that is more detrimental than a child in a family with siblings. Only or multi's bring different strengths and weaknesses, all by the grace of God. I would like to see more conversations on this subject, if for no other reason than to enlighten those who make judgement. All children are a blessing. Thank you for answering this question with God as the answer. Those of us with only children do not always make that choice. God does. Unfortunately, I have also experienced questions about having an only. If somehow, my ovaries were a socially acceptable conversation starter.

Do we ever ask someone with 5 children, “How could you possibly love them all. How do you have the time?” There is an assumption that an only child is ‘missing out’ on character or social development, in some way, that is more detrimental than a child in a family with siblings. Only or multi’s bring different strengths and weaknesses, all by the grace of God.

I would like to see more conversations on this subject, if for no other reason than to enlighten those who make judgement. All children are a blessing.

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