Time magazine published an article this week, titled “The Only Child: Debunking the Myth.” It was written by the mother of an only child, who argues that the stereotypes of the “lonely only” and the “spoiled, selfish, solitary misfit” is old and outdated, yet perpetuated partly by repetition in the media.
As an only child myself, the article does ring a bit true. Only children do get a bad rap – that’s the nature of a negative stereotype. So it’s good to see an article on this topic making the cover of Time.
I feel like a fairly well adjusted only child, and I know quite a few others as well (who are anything but misfits). But that’s not to say I haven’t struggled to control some only child characteristics – like selfishness. The bottom line, though, is that only children can do quite well in this world, and it’s fair to let that be known.
Also see: Pictures of Famous Only Children
Shasta
on Aug 1st, 2010
@ 1:13 pm:
PLEASE remove my book review from your site! You did not ask to use it and my blog has copyright protection!
Thanks,
Shasta
Jeremy
on Aug 1st, 2010
@ 4:25 pm:
I’m not aware of any book reviews published on this site…and certainly not by administrators. What book review are you referring to?
Bricktop McGriddlecakes
on Aug 26th, 2010
@ 6:43 am:
Shasta, why are you trying to cause trouble.?
Thanks,
Bricktop