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Cybergirl · October 2010

Today, I got told I was self centered and selfish. When I asked why they thought this, they said "Because youre an only child. All of you are like that cause youre spoiled." Ummm. Hold up a minute, lets back that train up. I may be spolied. I understand I wouldnt have half the stuff I do now if I had siblings, but its not my fault my parents only had me. Thats not something I can control. But I am NOT self centered and selfish. Im always trying to find volunteer work and love to donate my hard earned money to good causes. I love helping people. When all my friends who have siblings are like "Thats dumb. Why would you waste your time doing that?" Really? WASTE? Theyre far more ungrateful than I am. Sometimes I sit in my room and cry at night when I think of all the people that dont have a nice warm bed to sleep in, or that dont even get dinner that night, or maybe any food at all that day. I feel horrible when I think about all thats wrong in the world these days. I try and try to help, but I am only one person. I cant fix the whole world. Dont call me selfish and self centered because Im an only child, because in my experince, people with siblings are far more selfish and self centered because they think they dont get enough and are always wanting more and trying to one up each other. I dont even know what to think right now.

Maxxy · October 2010

Don't let people's words affect you. Half of the time, they don't mean what they're saying, or just don't know what they're actually talking about. I know lots of kids with siblings that are a lot more spoiled than you sound ^.^

Cybergirl · October 2010

I mean, I have a lot of stuff, but its not like I flaunt it. Im not rubbing it in peoples faces, or bragging about it. And believe me, I know the meaning of the word no. Everyone thinks just because Im an only child I get every single thing I ask for. I dont. And most of the stuff I do have I paid for. And if I didnt buy it myself, than it was more than likely a Christmas or birthday present, I rarely get stuff "just because." It makes me mad when people assume stuff.

RoyalRaccoon · October 2010

I don't agree with the logic of "You're an only child, so therefore you are spoiled." It's such a superficial thought. How you are raised, regardless of siblings, is how you become a spoiled child. I'm glad you engage in, and enjoy volunteering. I think volunteering is something everyone should do at least once in their life, and I don't mean just giving a dollar to a charity. Volunteering is very much selfless, so bravo~ My suggestions to you is to ignore this person. Clearly they don't know what they are talking about, or just want to push your buttons.

Mr. Rotten Treats · October 2010

yeah, the only child thing has stereo types of being selfish, arrogant and spoiled, but it's really the kid and i dont judge anyone from that. hang in there, cant relate to much. I have 4 sibilings oldest is 14 years older than me hahah. and i have a younger brother! only a year apart though. Money was tight to, didnt grow up with much but now that i've been with my dad... guess i could be considered the only child at the time. and it feels GREAT. hahhaha when your forced to share and split everyting up including money... beleive me being an only child has its advantages. although... you learn a lot from having brothers and sisters. life gets a lot easier the older you are. hang in there and don't let your parents influence you in a negative aspect. thats great you do volunteer work, I do as we'll. Thinking about doing some shelter work since I was just born knowing a lot about animals xD

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