Although parenting approaches change, attitudes about only children remain stuck in the past. The negative stereotypes-lonely, selfish, bossy, spoiled, socially maladjusted-make parents think their child will be at a disadvantage when compared to those who grow up with siblings. The Case for the Only Child debunks the myths, taking into account the many chang­es the nuclear family has experienced in the face of two-family incomes, women who have children later, and the economic reality of raising children in our modern world. Combining often-surprising findings with real-life stories, compassionate in­sight, and thought-provoking questions, Dr. Susan Newman provides a guide to help you decide for yourself how to best plan your family and raise a single child. -Provides fascinating facts and statistics to show the reasons for the rapid risein the number of singletons -Explores pressure from friends, relatives, and strangers to have a second child . . . and how to deal with it -Demystifies the realities of raising and being an only child with personal stories and current research -Explores the highly debated question: Does a child need a sibling?

Author: Newman, P.h.D., Susan
Publisher: HCIo001
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: The Case for the Only Child
Pages: 00264 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2011-06-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780757315510
Lib Category: Family size
Lib Category: Only child
Category: Family & Relationships : Parenting - General