8 Comments That Make Moms of Only Children Roll Their Eyes

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Hey friends! Let’s dive into some of those classic comments that often leave moms with only one child feeling a bit cringy. Here’s what I mean:

1. “You must have so much time to yourself!” Sure, I could be living the dream, binge-watching my favorite shows and munching on all the snacks from Costco. But the truth is, being a mom to one is just as busy as being a mom to several. I juggle all the same responsibilities like cleaning, laundry, and cooking, just like any other mom out there.
2. “Isn’t having one child a bit selfish?” If I choose not to have another kid just for the sake of it, does that suddenly make me less selfish? I pour my heart into caring for my little one every day. I’d say that’s the opposite of selfish!
3. “Your poor child! She must feel so lonely.” Just because she doesn’t have siblings doesn’t mean she’s doomed to loneliness. Kids with siblings can feel lonely too! I have faith that as she grows, she’ll make plenty of friends to hang out with.
4. “Take it from me, having more is so much better!” That’s great for you, but I’m perfectly happy with my one child. Just because you think more kids are better doesn’t mean I don’t know what’s best for me.
5. “She’ll grow up to be selfish and entitled.” Isn’t this a common worry for all parents? Is there some sort of study that proves only children are destined to be this way? I’ll just do my best to raise her right, like every other parent.
6. “Don’t you want a boy (or girl)?” I’m just thrilled to have a healthy, wonderful child. Her gender has nothing to do with our happiness. Families come in all shapes and sizes, and I wouldn’t trade mine for anything.
7. “But what about when you die?” Honestly, I don’t love to think about that. Even if I had another child, there’s no guarantee they’d get along. I just hope she’ll have a great support system around her when that time comes, because losing a parent is tough—only child or not.
8. “You have to have another! She’s way too cute to only have one.” She is indeed amazing! But just because she’s cute doesn’t mean I need to have another. Besides, who knew cuteness was a reason to have more kids?

I’m not shutting the door on having another child, but for now, we’re super happy with just one. Honestly, being an only child will probably be the least of my daughter’s worries in life. We all have our parenting challenges, and I don’t think having a sibling would make mine any easier.

Let’s uplift each other, no matter our family choices! Thanks for listening from one mom of one to another.

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Summary

Moms of only children often face awkward comments about their choices. From misconceptions about loneliness to judgments on selfishness, these remarks can be frustrating. However, every family is unique, and being content with one child is perfectly valid.