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Many couples, who already have one healthy, happy child, are facing a dilemma, namely, the issue of whether or not to have a second child. They have demanding jobs and limited time and financial resources, but they are also very keen to ensure that their only child does not become a lonely child.

The issue of whether to have a second child is one of the most difficult issues that parents nowadays face. A concern that is often heard with regard to a single child is whether one child necessarily means a lonely child. There are no other children in the family for their only child to play with, and this may lead to the child feeling lonely sometimes, especially during vacations.

Many couples are also concerned that an only child may be more spoiled than one with siblings(兄弟姐妹). Many people believe that a single child will not have learned to negotiate with others, and respect the give-and-take involved in many relationships. Some think this may leave the child less capable of interacting well with other children than one who grows up with siblings.

Despite these arguments, the number of parents choosing to have only one child is increasing in many parts of the world. In the US, 14 percent of women between 18 and 34 plan to have just one child. In Japan, the average number of children born per family has declined to 1.42 since 1996, which has led to an increasing population of elderly people.

For some single-child parents, particularly those with busy careers, the pressures of devoting time and energy to a second child can seem too tremendous, resulting in them electing to have no more children. For other parents, the financial burden of having a second child may be the prime consideration.

Advocates of single-child families argue that there are advantages for the child as well as the parents. With just one child, they suggest, there is no potential for family arguments caused by sibling preference or jealousy. Moreover, with only one child, the parents can give the child more quality time and attention. This often leads to increased self-esteem which, combined with increased independence, can help the child become more confident.

Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to the question of whether to have a second child. The circumstances affecting each couple are unique, and what is appropriate for one family may not be for another. The important thing is to make a final decision that couples feel confident about.

Is an Only Child a Lonely Child?

Introduction

Many couples, who are at a(n) 1. whether to have a second child, hope to find the right solution to the issue.

2. about having one child

Having only one child will probably result in the child having a sense of 3. from time to time.

In comparison with a child with siblings, an only child may be more 4..

An only child may perform 5. in the course of interacting with people of his or her age.

Reasons for having one child

For some single-child parents, they have no time or energy to 6. to raise a second child.

For other single-child parents, they can’t 7. the financial burden of having a second child.

Positive influences of having one child

Parents don’t have to face family arguments, which are 8. to occur in a more-than-one-child family.

The 9. of the child’s high self-esteem and great independence because of parents’ enough attention can give 10. to the child’s confidence.

Conclusion

Every coin has two sides. Every family can choose to have or not have a second child, based upon their own situation.

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