Only Child Syndrome: Myths vs Reality for Parents and Educators
Your child is an only child, and you’ve heard the warnings: “They’ll be spoiled.” “They won’t know how to share.” “They’ll be socially awkward.” “Only children are selfish and self-centered.” The phrase “only child syndrome” suggests a predictable set of negative traits. The assumption is that without siblings, children somehow develop into emotionally stunted, socially […]