Note to Parents of Singletons: Your Child Won’t Be Lonely

By Susan Newman, PhD

Parents of singletons often worry that without siblings, their child might have problems sharing and making friends — and hence, will be lonely. This stereotype of the only child as lonely child has long been without merit. In this day and age, with children’s early socialization in daycare, playgroups, in school and involved in endless after school activities, I believe parents should worry less than ever before, if at all.

The Wall Street Journal reported that some concer...