The Surprising Perks to Having a Small Family
Some say one is the loneliest number, but when it comes to children, it just may be the best number around. While a Brady Bunch-sized family has its benefits, there are plenty of perks to a smaller family unit. Wondering what number is right for you? Here are some reasons why it’s smart to stop after one.
1. You avoid sibling slip-ups.
Calling your children the wrong name or accidentally comparing the two doesn’t happen when there’s only one.
2. You build a stronger bond.
With unlimited one-on-one time, you and your child will form a special connection.
3. You have fewer schedules to coordinate.
Now you only have one soccer game to sit through a week, not including those awful tournaments.
4. You don’t have to referee any battles.
With no sibling squabbles to settle, your house will be a place of peace.
5. You can travel without the hassle.
It’s much easier (and more cost efficient) to board a plane to Europe with one child than with two or more.
6. You save some money.
Here’s a math problem for you. It costs almost $250,000 to raise a child. If you have three children, how much money is that?
7. You are way less stressed.
Don’t get us wrong, raising any amount of children is tough work. But you feel less of a burden when there’s only one tot to tend to.
8. Your child becomes more independent.
Without a built-in playmate, your child will learn how to appreciate a little alone time.
9. You regain your pre-baby life much sooner.
Watching your child move out may make you cry, but it also frees you from doing their laundry.
Many couples nowadays are choosing to have only one child. There are a number of reasons why small families are superior to large families. First of all, small families are more intimate. Parents and children have a closer relationship when there are fewer siblings. Second, small families are more financially stable. It costs a lot of money to raise children, and having fewer children means that parents can provide their children with more material goods. Third, small families have fewer behavioral problems.
Child behavior is often better when there are fewer siblings around to compete for attention. fourth, small families allow parents to devote more time to each child. When there are fewer children in the family, parents can give each child more individualized attention. Finally, small families produce less environmental damage. The world population is already too high, and the strain on resources is only going to increase as more and more people are born. By having only one child, couples can help to reduce the negative impact that humanity has on the environment.
