A Mom From Reddit Speaks About the Pressure on Parents With Only Child

Parents With Only Child Hannah Beckerman only child

By Camille Hutchison , Parent Herald Nov 20, 10:32 am

Almost everyone has an opinion in terms of parenting. Whether that's about breastfeeding, working while taking care of your children, or parenting, a particular parent would surely face judgment and commentary from the outside world. However, a Reddit mom user points out such a matter, especially regarding the number of children parents must have.

In reality, others are fond of minding other's business, particularly with this matter which is out of line. A US mom recently started a Reddit thread that tackles the number of children parents must have and the things associated with it.

Additionally, others would constantly ask someone when they are having another child when they found out they only have one child. Moreover, despite confident parents giving them valid reasons, others would still force them to have another child noting that having many kids is even fun. However, this mom says otherwise.

Questioning society why others must question almost every decision a specific parent makes. Explaining that people should never ask such and convince one to have another one.

Accept the no and move on

The Reddit mom told the outlet that such matters are absurd arguments, particularly those who treat kids as an investment they will eventually use. Sadly, some believe that kids would care for their parents if they could no longer care for themselves.

Parents should always remember that kids are more than just investments and should never treat their kids as heirs. Others would also treat parents with an only child as lonely, thinking they will have no child left once that child becomes legal and moves out of the nest. Nonetheless, the US mom is clearly delightful and comfortable with her tiny single-child family.

Unfortunately, her evident happiness with her family does not stop others from convincing her to have a huge family.

Thus, gives others a piece of advice that if they ask certain parent/s if they want more kids and immediately say no, treat that no as an indication that they no longer want a child and quickly move on with their own life. Noting that no parent needs a 'helpful' push to have more kids, particularly when they clearly don't want them, and others should accept that fact instantly, per Parents.

Some parents felt complete with one child

Hannah Beckerman, a contributor to The Guardian, says the question "when are you having another child" immediately began when she and her husband left the hospital. When her child was 18 months old, she questioned a lot when she would give her child a playmate or sibling.

However, the mom of the only child immediately told others that she and her husband didn't want another child as they were already contented with one but saw the disbelief in their eyes as they thought having one child feels homeless. The common assumption would be the fertility issues of one parent.

Concluding that the married couple is contented and feels complete with one child. Reminding everyone never to mind others' business, specifically in terms of the number of children, per The Guardian.