18 Things You Will Only Understand If You Are An Only Child

Being an only child definitely has its pros and cons. If you are an only child, you know exactly what I mean. People are either always asking you questions, or just assume you are a specific way because you are an only child. Here are some things associated with being an only child:

You are the oldest, middle, and youngest child of your immediate family.

If you are an only child, you are basically every type of child all in one. You are not only considered the trial and error of the family, but your parents hold on to you so tight since you will always be the “baby”.

You are known to be spoiled.

Yes, you probably get designer clothes or maybe get extra money in your birthday envelope than everyone else. But, who else would your family spoil then?

People think you are selfish even if they don’t know you.

The truth is, everyone has their own selfish tendencies. It really does not matter if you are an only child or not, it could just be the age or the way the person was raised.

Everything is always your fault.

If something goes wrong, you are immediately to blame. No more toilet paper in the bathroom? Your fault. The lamp is broken? Your fault. Too bad you can’t blame it on anyone else because there is no one else.

You have to do all the chores in the house.

There are no siblings to share responsibilities with….including things like the laundry, setting the table, etc. You have to do each and every single thing by yourself, which can get very stressful at times when you have other things to do.

You always receive all the attention.

As an only child, you are so used to all the attention being on you, that when it is not, you most likely get upset. Most likely, everyone in the family knows what you are doing at every moment because you are always in the spotlight.

You are always around adults, even from a very young age.

It is hard not to be around adults all the time when you are an only child, being that you can’t hang out with any of your siblings’ friends because you don’t any, so you are always around your parents’ friends.

You are very close to your parents.

Your parents are your life. You are basically always with them. It is just the way it is.

You are VERY family-oriented.

Your cousins are basically your siblings. Without them, life would be boring. You most likely look forward to all family functions so you are around people your age.

If you have a pet, your pet is basically your sibling.

You probably spend a lot with your pet(s) because they are always around when you are home like siblings would be. You talk to them like they are a sibling or a friend.

You always have to find a way to entertain yourself.

Being an only child means always finding a way to always keep yourself occupied. Who else is going to occupy you when you are in a room with all adults?

Your parents are on top of your every move.

Your parents know who you go out, when, where, and why. Then, they need to know how you are getting there too. They know all your friends and your really close friends are basically part of the family.

You don’t have to share with anyone because everything is yours.

No siblings? No problem. You are allowed to spend as much time as you want on the television or doing whatever (as long as it is ok with your parents).

Your pictures are all over your whole house.

Who else would your family put all around? Your face is just everywhere!

You usually get what you want, when you want it.

If you need a pair of shoes or some money for that school trip, the majority of the time you get it when you ask. There is really no one else for parents to buy for except themselves.

People are always telling you how lucky you are not to have any siblings.

Like I said being an only child has its pros and cons.

Everyone always questions if you are lonely.

Sometimes lonely, but always blessed. But in all seriousness, people don’t need to ask this. It is like asking if you are single and lonely.

When people ask in a room full of people who has siblings, you are the only one or one of few not to raise your hand.
This is when you feel lonely, but being an only child is being different than the rest.

"I was an only child. I hung out with my parents."

That's the tea

xoxo

Jo 💗