Dear Editor,
I am writing to give my opinions about the statement ‘It is better to be an only child than one with siblings’.
People generally think that being the only child of a family, one will have better relationship with parents. The only child can always share their opinions and school life freely with parents. Besides, they can have some outdoor activities with parents during the family days. These can improve the relationship between the only child and parents.
The only child in the family may suffer. As the parents have high expectation of the only child, they will become stressed. A child needs to grow up in a good environment. If they are always under pressure, it will affect their development.
On the other hand, the children who have siblings may have more arguments among them, making the home noisy and disunited. For instance, when the elder brother wants to watch English channel, but the younger brother wants to watch Chinese channel, they may argue with each other. If they always stick to their own opinion and do not respect others, it may bring about adverse effects on the close relationship between siblings.
With the company of siblings, a child will not feel bored at home. Although a child does not play or talk with siblings, the feeling that there is a family member at home is quite good. Besides, the elder siblings can take care of the younger ones when the parents are out for work. Moreover, the elder siblings can teach the younger siblings how to do homework. Furthermore, they can discuss hot issues with each other. They can play the computer games together and have fun.
Being a child with siblings is better than being an only child. They have more people to love them and they can help each other. I believe that siblings would not treat their family members unfairly. They must show their love and protect each other.
Yours faithfully,
Chris Wong
Chris Wong