Sage

I totally agree with what Seeker said- you have a much more personal relationship with your only child because they're the only kid you have to pay attention to. Now, if you let it, this can lead to "only child syndrome" which I have seen more people with siblings have than only children. Take me and Martel, for instance. Martel is about as easy going as it gets, go with the flow, have lots of friends, well balanced, etc. Me, I have two older (+13 and 15 years, respectively) brothers, and I am a princess and know it. I want my way, I HATE things to change if I don't initiate the change, and I know how to throw a mean hissy fit. I think that it's all in the kids' personality and the support or lack of from the parent(s)

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