Is an only child truly a lonely child?

There is a myth that someone who is an only child is likely to be more selfish than someone who has siblings. People believe that they’re spoiled and lonely. In fact, it used to be commonplace for an only child to be referred to as the "lonely child." yes I do feel very lonely most of the time... but as stated above, I'm not selfish ,spoilt and get everything I want.. 

 In my family, I'm the oldest, the youngest, the middle child, and the favorite. How can just one person hold all of these titles? Well, when you're an only child, it's easy. I've gotten some different reactions when I tell people that I'm an only child. Most people think it's cool. 

I absolutely love being an only child. As you may have already guessed, there are a lot of perks when it comes to being an only child. I don't have to share my room with anyone, and I can go to my room and watch or listen to whatever I want without having to worry if my sibling likes it or not. I don't have to lean on my sibling when I go to functions where I don't know anybody. Instead, I have to stand on my own and make new friends, which helps to make me a stronger person. And, if I ever need that brotherly/sisterly advice, I just go to my parents.

And my parents raised me to be independent and make me work hard to deserve what I get.. for instance. I tend to be a very socialized person and not have problems of being antisocial. so my point here is ,not all only Childs are grown up to be spoilt and bratty. there are parents who work their best to bring us up.

_Prabha Dandeniya_