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The Truth About Only Children
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Only children actually were more confident and had higher self-esteem than those with siblings. And because only children are given the lion's share of resources - that can be put toward extracurricular lessons and activities, for example - they tend to score higher on tests and are more likely to go into fields such as medicine and law. Parents who have only one child tend to be happier as well, according to researchers. Moms cite the satisfaction in knowing they'll only go through the pain of teething, potty training and other trials of parenthood only once. Many families who already juggle busy careers, a child and still enjoy a little free time once in awhile are loath to change their lifestyles to divide their time further for another child. And researchers say that's OK. Weigh the options of whether you want another child with if you can or should have another child, and understand that only children are in good company.
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