Do all only children wish they had siblings?

Some only children wished for a sibling, some didn’t. Some people with siblings felt bullied by their siblings, not close to them, or in constant competition with them. Others felt that their siblings were the greatest gifts their parents ever gave them. As for me, the jury is still out on having a second child.

Is it better to have a sibling or no siblings?

A child — with or without siblings — is more likely to be content, if his parents are comfortable and happy with their family size. There is no way to convince an only child or teenager that life without siblings is wonderful unless you can accept one child as your own positive reality no matter what the circumstances or choices that got you there.

Do siblings need to know about their siblings with special needs?

Siblings don’t need to know all the details, but they should have age-appropriate information about their sibling’s diagnosis, needs, and anything else that is important. Hiding these things from your other kids will only cause them to make up stories in their mind that may not be true, and can leave them feeling unnecessarily scared or frustrated.

Why does my child ask for a sibling?

Children ask for siblings for a wide array of reasons — from not relating to the one they have now to seeing a friend holding her baby brother and wanting to be a big sister or brother, too. Some children request a sibling because their friends have more brothers and sisters than they do or because they are missing one in their own gender.

What are some examples of sibling relationships?

For a typically developing sibling, parents’ behaviors and emotions can become a source of positivity and strength—or not. For example: Family A includes a child with autism. The child’s parents grow closer and work together to find appropriate schools, supports, and funding.