People who have no siblings

[Ruth4Truth]

Originally Posted by Jess5

I have a grandson who is 2 years old, and his parents don't plan on having any other kids. He doesn't even have cousins anywhere near his age, just a couple who are much older. Neither families have many relatives, and none who are close, distance wise or emotionally. I was wondering if someone else is in this situation? If so, were you lonely as a child, not having any siblings to share your lives joys, ups and downs, holidays, with, or were you OK with it? What about as you got older, in your teens and older? I worry that he won't have any contact with anyone related to him when he's older, no family to speak of.

Until recently, I practically pleaded with my daughter to have another child because I am so worried about this, and because both of us grandmothers would love for them to have another one. Hopefully, a girl, but it really wouldn't matter, I would rest easier knowing my grandson had family close to him later. I know, something could happen to one of them, and the other would still be alone. Anyway, I quit talking to her about it because I'm more concerned now about the state of our country. From what I read and hear on the news, the future doesn't look good for our young children. I'm concerned about the world they will be growing up in.

So, if you are an adult only child, with hardly any relatives, are you happy or sad about your familial situation?

OP, kids have friends. They don't need relatives their age, because they make friends. And often, relatives don't live close enough for play dates to be convenient, anyway.

You're over-worrying this. Relax, everything will be fine.

[bluemonday]

OP is too insecure - she is the annoying type that callc everyday, stop by unexpectedly all the time, and forces herself on her family in the name of being "such a great GRAMMA". And you thought the worst family problem is being an only child - SHHESSHHH!