Do you have brothers and sisters or are you the ONLY CHILD? I think this may relate to the BOREDOM that some people claim to have from time to time, but I'm not sure.
The single child usually is able to entertain themselves, make up games, and even talk to themselves. They are able to sit down and read a book for long periods of time. As adults, they seem to be able to tolerate aloneness far better than those that grow up with brothers and sisters. Some people need others around to keep them entertained or lead them into activities. What do you think? Do you have brothers and sisters, or are you an ONLY CHILD?
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Lon;629164 wrote: Do you have brothers and sisters or are you the ONLY CHILD? I think this may relate to the BOREDOM that some people claim to have from time to time, but I'm not sure.
The single child usually is able to entertain themselves, make up games, and even talk to themselves. They are able to sit down and read a book for long periods of time. As adults, they seem to be able to tolerate aloneness far better than those that grow up with brothers and sisters. Some people need others around to keep them entertained or lead them into activities. What do you think? Do you have brothers and sisters, or are you an ONLY CHILD?
I have one older sister and two younger brothers. Sister in South Wales, one Brother in Bournemouth and another Brother who is everywhere as he is in the British Army. I am in the USA. I am pretty good at entertaining myself, although in Sept. when my youngest starts school full time I think I may need to find something else othwise I could slowly go crazy. OH - hang I already am :-5 :guitarist :yh_monkey
The single child usually is able to entertain themselves, make up games, and even talk to themselves. They are able to sit down and read a book for long periods of time. As adults, they seem to be able to tolerate aloneness far better than those that grow up with brothers and sisters. Some people need others around to keep them entertained or lead them into activities. What do you think? Do you have brothers and sisters, or are you an ONLY CHILD?
I have one older sister and two younger brothers. Sister in South Wales, one Brother in Bournemouth and another Brother who is everywhere as he is in the British Army. I am in the USA. I am pretty good at entertaining myself, although in Sept. when my youngest starts school full time I think I may need to find something else othwise I could slowly go crazy. OH - hang I already am :-5 :guitarist :yh_monkey
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I have an older brother (5 years older than me) and we are both very sociable people and love family gatherings...however, being a single mom and doing just about everything by myself for a very long time for 3 kids...makes me want to be a hermit!:) :-5 :-5
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I was raised an only child even though I'm technically not......I love being alone and doing my own thing.............:-6
my kids are total opposites. My son can amuse himself all day and seems to prefer it that way, like me.
my daughter is more like her daddy, she's always going, talking, doing something, attached to someone, etc.........
my kids are total opposites. My son can amuse himself all day and seems to prefer it that way, like me.
my daughter is more like her daddy, she's always going, talking, doing something, attached to someone, etc.........
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I have a sister who is two years younger and a brother who is 5 years younger. As kids I got on a lot better with my brother but now my sister and I are so close and my brother and I hardly speak.
I couldn't imagine not having a sibling.
I couldn't imagine not having a sibling.
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I'm an Only. I grew up just as you said, Lon. Was always stuck in a book, and mostly made up my own fun. I had a few friends my age but mostly I was always around adults when around anyone.
As an adult however, I "need" someone around to talk to. I don't mind being alone for a couple days and can tolerate my own company but I prefer to be around others.
I'm finding it weird how many people have said they don't understand boredom either. I just take it as something that happens. It's not that there aren't things to get involved in. It's that the gumption needed to do that is not there. Some mental stimulation is missing for a time.
When I first saw your post title, I thought you were going to start that "Only Children are Spoiled" stuff that people do and I was all ready to get my hackles up. :wah:
As an adult however, I "need" someone around to talk to. I don't mind being alone for a couple days and can tolerate my own company but I prefer to be around others.
I'm finding it weird how many people have said they don't understand boredom either. I just take it as something that happens. It's not that there aren't things to get involved in. It's that the gumption needed to do that is not there. Some mental stimulation is missing for a time.
When I first saw your post title, I thought you were going to start that "Only Children are Spoiled" stuff that people do and I was all ready to get my hackles up. :wah:
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Pinky;629173 wrote: It's a good theory Lon, but myself and a friend are the opposite way around!
My friend Naomi is an only child and she can't bear being alone. She has to have someone around most of the time...at one point she was paying a £350,000 mortgage but living with her mum!
No offence to your friend Pinks but this made me laugh as my brother & his mates always said 'never go out with someone named Naomi, its - i moan backwards
My friend Naomi is an only child and she can't bear being alone. She has to have someone around most of the time...at one point she was paying a £350,000 mortgage but living with her mum!
No offence to your friend Pinks but this made me laugh as my brother & his mates always said 'never go out with someone named Naomi, its - i moan backwards
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RedGlitter;629404 wrote: I'm an Only. I grew up just as you said, Lon. Was always stuck in a book, and mostly made up my own fun. I had a few friends my age but mostly I was always around adults when around anyone.
As an adult however, I "need" someone around to talk to. I don't mind being alone for a couple days and can tolerate my own company but I prefer to be around others.
I'm finding it weird how many people have said they don't understand boredom either. I just take it as something that happens. It's not that there aren't things to get involved in. It's that the gumption needed to do that is not there. Some mental stimulation is missing for a time.
When I first saw your post title, I thought you were going to start that "Only Children are Spoiled" stuff that people do and I was all ready to get my hackles up. :wah:
Well,as an only child myself, I admit to being a little spoiled as a kid. Never had to share toys or anything with siblings. You get all the attention etc.
And yes, being around adults and taking in adult conversation helped in maturing a bit quicker perhaps. I am an extrovert from the word go, but do like my own quiet.
As an adult however, I "need" someone around to talk to. I don't mind being alone for a couple days and can tolerate my own company but I prefer to be around others.
I'm finding it weird how many people have said they don't understand boredom either. I just take it as something that happens. It's not that there aren't things to get involved in. It's that the gumption needed to do that is not there. Some mental stimulation is missing for a time.
When I first saw your post title, I thought you were going to start that "Only Children are Spoiled" stuff that people do and I was all ready to get my hackles up. :wah:
Well,as an only child myself, I admit to being a little spoiled as a kid. Never had to share toys or anything with siblings. You get all the attention etc.
And yes, being around adults and taking in adult conversation helped in maturing a bit quicker perhaps. I am an extrovert from the word go, but do like my own quiet.
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Lon;629164 wrote: Do you have brothers and sisters or are you the ONLY CHILD? I think this may relate to the BOREDOM that some people claim to have from time to time, but I'm not sure.
The single child usually is able to entertain themselves, make up games, and even talk to themselves. They are able to sit down and read a book for long periods of time. As adults, they seem to be able to tolerate aloneness far better than those that grow up with brothers and sisters. Some people need others around to keep them entertained or lead them into activities. What do you think? Do you have brothers and sisters, or are you an ONLY CHILD?
I am the oldest of six. but you description of the "single child" sounds alot like me.
The single child usually is able to entertain themselves, make up games, and even talk to themselves. They are able to sit down and read a book for long periods of time. As adults, they seem to be able to tolerate aloneness far better than those that grow up with brothers and sisters. Some people need others around to keep them entertained or lead them into activities. What do you think? Do you have brothers and sisters, or are you an ONLY CHILD?
I am the oldest of six. but you description of the "single child" sounds alot like me.
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I am a middle son, older brother and younger one. I had to survive on cunning and wits.:wah:
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YZGI;629679 wrote: I am a middle son, older brother and younger one. I had to survive on cunning and wits.:wah:
RIP man..:wah:
RIP man..:wah:
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zinkyusa;629680 wrote: RIP man..:wah:
Yup, barely made it:D
Yup, barely made it:D
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YZGI;629679 wrote: I am a middle son, older brother and younger one. I had to survive on cunning and wits.:wah:
My middle son, ironically enough is the calm, quiet and easy going one...where as the other two are hyperactive-drama queens......
My middle son, ironically enough is the calm, quiet and easy going one...where as the other two are hyperactive-drama queens......
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I have an older brother & a younger sister. I do like having company or an occasional phone call, but truly value my "alone" time. Possibly it's because when I was a child, I lived with my grandparents for a year, without my siblings. I was sort of like the only child for a bit. I'm also a more "detached" person than my siblings. I'm not huggy or touchy. Not extremely emotional either. I'm kind of looked at as the rock in my family. Since my mom died a little over a year ago, I've kind of taken over the "mother" role. I'm the responsible one.
On the other hand, my daughter is an only child. She & I have been very close. So, if she has problems with being alone, it may be because she really didn't always have to amuse herself. We were a team, as she was growing up. I took her out for our "girls' nights" to dinner & a movie, planned fun excursions, & we did our "field trips". I think she's fairly well-adjusted.
On the other hand, my daughter is an only child. She & I have been very close. So, if she has problems with being alone, it may be because she really didn't always have to amuse herself. We were a team, as she was growing up. I took her out for our "girls' nights" to dinner & a movie, planned fun excursions, & we did our "field trips". I think she's fairly well-adjusted.
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i am not an only child but in theroy i guess i was ,there was 10 years between me and my brother and o tears between me and my sister,so by the time they grew up anf left home i was on my own for a long time.I cant say i ever got bored.My daughter shelley is an only child and because she knows no different she loves it
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