As a parent of a single child, my partner and I often feel a little out of place among the multitudes of families with multiple kids. In the grand hierarchy of parenthood, we sometimes feel we rank lower than those with two or more children. But at least we can look down on those who don’t have any kids at all, right?
The truth is, raising one child is often a breeze. It’s quite similar to having no children—except for the fact that we do have one. Thankfully, having a single child hardly impacts our lives in any significant way.
As a stay-at-home dad, I often joke that I’m just a stay-at-home guy. I find myself lounging around the house, and at times, I even forget my child is nearby! Honestly, I cannot pinpoint his location right now, but he’s just one person—he can manage.
I often wonder why only children even need parents.
After much contemplation, my partner and I have decided that we might just stick with one child. We’ve arrived at this decision for a multitude of reasons, primarily due to the comedic gold it brings. If you enjoy laughter, having a single child is the way to go! You become a magnet for hilarious situations.
Here’s a list of some of the funniest comments you can toss at someone who’s decided to limit themselves to just one child:
It’s even more entertaining if that person has a blog detailing their “parenting” journey with just one kid and occasionally complains about the challenges. Hilarious, right? With only one child, they hardly have the right to express frustration!
- You only have one child?
- Why did you choose to have just one?
- It must be a breeze raising just one child.
- Aren’t you concerned he might be spoiled?
- Wow, you’re a stay-at-home parent to just one? That must be so tough. snickers
- Aren’t you worried he’ll feel lonely?
- Issues with intimacy, huh?
- Why not have another child?
- I wish I only had one child; it seems so much simpler!
- What do you mean you’re only having one child? What about the future?
- What’s the matter? Are you unable to have more kids?
There are countless reasons to have multiple children, but just one reason not to: you’re an idle parent who can’t handle the responsibilities. (Having more than three children, however, is not advisable.)
In conclusion, while parents of one child might feel they are letting the world down, the lighter side is that they only have one child to manage.
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