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  • in reply to: Only Child Project General Discussion #342

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    Thanks everyone for posting your personal experience here.

    We have way much more visitors than posters. For those who aren’t considering sharing their experience and feelings: When you write things down, it helps you better understand your problems and concerns. Its like therapy :))

    in reply to: Only Child Project General Discussion #326

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    @Sherri,
    If loneliness is the only or main problem, you could set up a local Only Child Network. It will be something like:
    yourtownname.onlychildproject.com
    You could then manage the site, arrange for local only child activities, and get others involved. Others can sign up onto your site.
    Let me know.

    in reply to: Only Child Project General Discussion #320

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    I would then ask: why bother? But that’s just me…
    If there’s more than an average risk accompanying having a second child, maybe you should think within yourself, and ask WHY you need a second child. May be write a list of priorities 😕

    in reply to: Only Child Project General Discussion #318

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    @portia: The fliers, not yet. Give me a week.
    Same applies to you @ana.
    I need time to change the software to accommodate the changes to make it all happen. Maybe a week or so. Thanks everyone for showing initiative.
    The fliers: when we are ready with the details of the site, can be put at primarily at the local libraries and playschools- they both are very receptive. Also at local Universities, because some of the grads have kids, and are kinda lost. Bookstores like Borders, Chucky-Cheeze are somewhat ok.
    Many Libraries have story times, and that’s a good time to distribute fliers.
    Many of the local events and places of interest are crowded with parents of onlies: Wildlife centers have periodic open houses, libraries have ice-cream socials etc.
    Will let all of you know when I have the software set up. This is a powerful software, and people can auto sign in if you set it to. The users belong to your particular group, and you can make posts private- users will need a password to read posts. The list goes on…

    in reply to: Only Child Project General Discussion #316

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    It takes some perseverance and effort on your part…
    Looks like we are all from different time-zones!
    Give me a week or two and I’ll look at the response. Keep watching this particular topic, or rather subscribe to it- its much easier.

    in reply to: Only Child Project General Discussion #313

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    Thank you for your rapid reply. You must be a night owl like me!Do you think families with only children would seek out a network of other onlies? Have you received similar inquiries?

    in reply to: Only Child Project General Discussion #312

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    @portia,
    To set up a local network: I can set up a web page for you on here, which you will manage, for your local area.
    If you are interested, please let me know.
    If you want one for, say, Bloomington, it would look something like this:
    bloomington.onlychildproject.com
    You can add users yourself or allow automatic registrations, manage users, discuss stuff etc- all on your site. Web-savvy users can also change the way the pages look, pictures etc. This site will be a little bit independent from the main onlychildproject.com site.
    It is a good way for local onlies to get together- provided there is sufficient interest. You can leave your reply here on the comment page if you are interested…

    in reply to: Only Child Project General Discussion #292

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    I guess your answer lies in your comment:
    “My husband is 11 years older than his sister, so he is much more like an uncle. He just does not have the same fears as I do.”
    If your husband doesn’t have these fears, and if you think he turned out ok, then why do you fear for your son?
    But I need to remind you of an issue that is sometimes touched upon on this website: What happens when you (and husband) age? What after you both pass away?
    There are a couple of articles on those issues.
    Thanks for sharing your story with us…

    in reply to: Only Child Project General Discussion #290

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    Yes, thank god we all are different- would be boring otherwise. Just her personality maybe. She might change completely when she gets into her teens!
    Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

    in reply to: Only Child Project General Discussion #289

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    Angela,
    Different children have different personalities. Yours might be the type who loves to be with people. Some love books, some love imaginary games with imaginary friends- they are all different.
    As Tammy says, 3 is too young for you to worry about. In fact, many families have kids spaced 3 or 4 years, and the first one is an only for that long.
    If you are worried about how it will turn out in the future, please read some other posts where readers have offered suggestions on how to keep their onlies busy.
    Toys per se are not bad, maybe you could consider letting him have just one or two toys per play session. That way, he won’t get bored easily.
    Arts, library, scheduled play dates…

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