Parenting an Only Child: The Joys and Challenges of Raising Your One and Only
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In CirculationWhat will you learn from this book
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Unique family dynamic: Raising an only child often leads to a different family dynamic compared to families with multiple children.
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Parental attention: Only children may receive more focused attention from their parents, which can have both positive and negative effects.
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Socialization: Parents of only children may need to make extra efforts to ensure their child has opportunities for socialization with peers.
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Independence: Only children may develop a strong sense of independence and self-reliance, given their interactions with adults more than with siblings.
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Pressure: There may be pressure on only children to excel in various aspects of their lives, given the undivided attention they receive from their parents.
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Friendships: Encouraging friendships and social interactions outside the family is important for only children to develop social skills.
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Identity: Only children may develop a strong sense of identity and self-awareness, having grown up with a significant amount of adult interaction.
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Parenting challenges: Parents of only children may face unique challenges, such as feeling pressure to provide constant stimulation and companionship.
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Education: The book discusses how to navigate the educational journey of an only child, including choosing the right school and supporting their academic and social development.
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Emotional well-being: Ensuring the emotional well-being of an only child is crucial, and the book offers insights into how parents can support their child's emotional development.
| Language | English |
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| ISBN-10 | 0767906292 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780767906296 |
| No of pages | 268 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | Harmony |
| Published Date | 14 Aug 2001 |
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Is it possible to raise a contented only child? Can we be happy with only one child? The answer to both of these questions is a resounding yes.
In recent years, the number of couples choosing to have one child has risen sharply. Whether it's by choice or fate, having a single child presents unique considerations, opportunities, and advantages. Social psychologist Susan Newman, who has been studying single-child families since the 1980s, shatters the myths of the lonely, spoiled only child, and provides in-depth coverage of the critical issues including:
• Making the right family size decision for you
• Withstanding the pressure to have another
• Maintaining a balance of power in a three-member household
• Single-parenting the only child
• Setting boundaries with a child who is used to having your undivided attention
• Fostering high achievement, creativity, and independence in only children
• The effects of having parents, instead of siblings, as role models
• Confronting age-old only-child stereotypes
• Building family networks and other support systems for the future
Presenting fascinating findings and family stories, Dr. Newman shares her knowledge and gives down-to-earth advice, making this the most accessible, up-to-date handbook of its kind. For couples who are already raising an only child, or for those who are exploring the option, Parenting an Only Child offers encouraging clarity and singular insight. Now with a new resource section.