FREE ESSAY ON COMPARE CONTRAST

COMPARE CONTRAST

Only Child vs Siblings
I want this and I want that is all you here from an only child. There are many
differences between an only child and a child who has siblings. My friend is an only
child and there are many differences in the way we act. She always thinks of herself
first, but that is not a bad thing. Many of these differences are a result of being an
only child.
First of all, an only child is much more demanding than a child that has siblings. The
only child wants to have things done right away. When my friend tells her mom that she
needs clean clothes, she expects her mom to wash them right away. Her parents do not know
how to say no. If her mom would not wash her clothes right away, then she becomes very
upset. 
Therefore, a child that has siblings is not as bossy as the only child. Children that
have brothers or sisters know that not everything can be done at that second. There are
two other children in my house besides me, and my mom can not do everything at once. I am
not bossy towards my brother and sister because I do not like having people boss me
around. I am considerate of my family's feelings. If I need my work uniform clean, then I
have to let my mom know well in advance so she has time to wash it. I appreciate my mom
doing my laundry. When my mom doesn't have time to wash my clothes I put in the extra
effort to help her out.
Most children that do not have any siblings are spoiled. My friend receives anything she
wants whenever she wants it. She received a new car when she turned 16 and also here at
college she has a credit card that can be used for anything at any time. Giving children
too much does not teach them responsibility. An only child has no responsibility of
money. He or she are not used to using a budget. If a child is spoiled, being
irresponsible with money does not teach them about the real world. In life they will
always expect material things even if they don't have finances to pay for them.
On the other hand, children that have siblings are not spoiled. These children are more
thankful for the things they receive. My brother, sister and I are all treated fairly and
we do not receive everything we want. During Christmas, you can tell that my seven year
old cousin is an only child by the way she wants gifts. For me, our family is very
greatful at Christmas for what we receive. Even my little brother and little sister are
very thankful for all the gifts even if they don't like them.
Just as an only child may be spoiled, an only child has problems interacting with other
children at a young age. Since he or she spend a good amount of their time with their
parents, they are more mature that other children are. They have a lot more problems with
sharing and also talking things out when a problem occurs. An only child does not think
before speaking and usually ends up making more enemies than friends.
A child with siblings has better communication skills because he or she have the chance
to interact with children that are around them all the time. These children know how it
feels to hurt others' feelings. My brother and sister are only 1 year apart and they hang
out together playing games all the time. This helps them communicate better together and
with other children. 
In contrast to a child with siblings, an only child is very independent because he or she
does not have anyone to help them with problems except for their parents. They do not
like to have help from anyone, and they don't like to be told to do things. One of my
friends hates to work with groups because she does not like to listen, and she does not
like to take advice from others. She feels that what others do is not as high quality of
work as what she can do. Also being able to work in a group successfully means being able
to communicate well and this is once again hard for an only child. 
An only child and a child with siblings are different in many ways. It all depends on the
character of the child. A lot of the differences have to do with how the parents raise
the child. If a parent lets their child tell them what to do then obviously the child
will display negative traits. This doesn't just go for an only child it goes for a child
with siblings also. Whether you are an only child or a child with siblings, your life can
be happy. As long as you feel loved and you give love it doesn't matter how your family
is made up. It is how you choose to live your life.
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