If you happen to be like me, you are an only child. If not, well, you are just going to have to see what it is like not to have any siblings. I'll let you in on a little secret: it's pretty awesome! Of course, this list is about the advantages of being an only child. There are also disadvantages, but we'll talk about those some other time. For now, here are a few advantages to not having a brother or sister!
1. You for sure get your own bedroom!
Personal space is a sacred commodity. No sibling(s) means you are guaranteed to not let anyone cramp your style in the sleeping quarters.
2. The bathroom can be yours for however long you want it.
Maybe your mom or dad will tell you to hurry up. That always happens. It just won't be that self-centered sister who wants to hog the mirror or the annoying brother clipping his toenails with the door open.
3. You will dominate the TV.
There is no other person, besides your parents, to take charge of what gets watched. No quick dashes to the remote to see if the next hour will be spent watching "Arthur," "Hannah Montana," or "NCIS." Of course, practically everyone has their own handheld electronic these days. Maybe the TV is not fought over much anymore. I am not sure. I am an only child. Remember?
4. At the dinner table, you will be guaranteed all you can eat.
Well, not really. At least you won't have to fight over the last slice of pizza with a still hungry brother.
5. You won't have to drive any siblings around.
Once a teenager gets their driver's license, there is the possibility of having total freedom or getting stuck driving around the younger siblings. Luckily, an only child does not have to deal with this problem.
6. No petty arguments involving "He started it." and "No, she started it."
Whether a sibling shoved or punched the other, an only child will understand that these arguments will be held at a minimum in their life.
7. When Christmas comes around, let's just say there are many presents with your name on it.
The same is with birthdays. Parents have no other kid to spend their money on, so it has to be on someone.
8. The whole world will revolve around you. . .
As with Christmas, your parents will need someone to pour their adoration on. Growing up, you will amass a large quantity of toys. Once you turn sixteen, there is no doubt a car will be yours in the near future. And college will hopefully not be as difficult to afford.
9. Your parents will actually pay attention to you.
No need to compete with a sibling for your parents' praise. That B on your science project will not be overshadowed by your sister's A+ in College Trigonometry or your brother's varsity letter in football. Hopefully, "Middle Child Syndrome" will not be an occurrence in your life, either.
And finally, what all of us sibling-less kids really care about:
10. No one else is around to split the inheritance.
Whether it is your mom's Precious Moments collection or your dad's chainsaw hobby, everything will be bestowed upon you. Yes, that is right, even the 1965 red 275 GTB Ferrari your dad has been restoring since your birth will be yours.
