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Only Children "Only children" spend a lot of time with grown-ups, so they can often be confident and well-spoken. Sometimes people even think of them as "little adults"! At the same time, they can find themselves under a ton of pressure to succeed.
Here are some common personality traits of "only children":
Confident: Only children are usually not afraid to make decisions and are comfortable with their opinions.
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For the most part...yes, I would say this is true.
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Pays Attention to Detail: They like things to be organized and are often on time.
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Absolutely! To a fault. Just ask my wife.
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Good in School: Onlies tend to read a lot and have a good memory for facts and figures.
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No...and yes. The second part is true. I read a lot, and have a good memory for facts and figures. That did not, however, equate to doing well in school...at all.
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It's MINE!: Only children might have difficulty sharing or going second because they have always been first in line for everything.
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To my chagrin...yes, this is true. Hey, at least I recognize it in myself.
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Overly Critical: While being a perfectionist is not such a bad thing, you may have a tendency to take this to extremes and be really critical of yourself and others.
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Oh, abso-freakin'-lutely. I drive my wife and kids crazy with my perfectionism.
Overall...I'd have to say that it's accurate.