As an only child, I know we have a horrible rep. People think that we're selfish, self-centered, and spoiled. Even when we prove we aren't, people think the opposite; we're aloof, anti-social and stuck up. Come on guys-- we're not that bad! Because of all the negativity, I thought it would be good to acknowledge the perks of being an only child for once.

1. You are really close with you're parents.

You had nobody else to talk to as a kid, so you're parents became your first best friends. The rest is history.

2. Sometimes too close.

Mom, just because I didn't answer 0.003 seconds after you texted me, doesn't mean I drowned in the Hudson.

3. Nobody steals your food.

4. You're always the best looking sibling.

There's no competition.

5. You've never had to have the awkward "OMG YOUR BROTHER IS SOOOO CUTE" conversation.

Sorry, no, I can't set you up with my siblings.

6. You've never had to be so and so's sibling.

Or deal with the bad rep that sometimes comes with that.

7. You've never had to share a room with anybody.

Until college... I apologize to my roommate. I'm new at this.

7. You've always had ample "me time".

Sometimes, I forget there are other people on this planet.

8. You've always had sick nasty birthday parties as a kid.

Proud winner of party of the year in 4th grade.

9. OD Christmas presents.

Do I even need to explain why this rocks?

See, let the ~haters~ think what they want; being an only child is the best. Everybody else is just jealous.