People say, “His mouth isn’t a bag, so we can shrink it.” One of the problems he mentioned was parenting lessons. “Don’t stay with an only child, but take a brother or sister.” on his statements, “This child is spoiled because he grew up alone.” When comments like this are added it loses its flavor.

Although having an only child or being an only child scares many people, there are many factors that support the existence of this syndrome. little scientific evidence You must know that it is. Let’s look at the facts about the “only child syndrome,” which is just an urban legend.

Who invented this syndrome? I’m sure many only children have things to say.

The concept of the “only child” syndrome was put forward in the 19th century by two psychologists, G. Stanley Hall and EW Bohannon. Two psychologists not only came to this conclusion by conducting a survey of 200 people, but also “a disease in itself” say. According to the duo, they are only children; He becomes selfish, spoiled, incompatible, lonely, authoritarian and antisocial.

Psychologists published their research in the twentieth century People with brothers and sisters are mentally healthier He decides yes. Families of that period also believed in this research and usually did not stay with just one child, and evil thoughts became more and more common.

Many different studies are being conducted to debunk the myth.

Psychologist Toni Falbo, who suffers from being an only child, conducts a study in 1986. The research shows that there is no difference between children with and without brothers and sisters. Except for one thing. This means that children alone have a greater chance than children with brothers and sisters stronger attachment to their parents that he feeds.

Based on this research, Andreas Klocke and Sven Stadtmüller analyzed 10,000 German children. In their 2018 study, children talk to your parents Look how easy it is. As a result of the study, it is found that 25% of only children, 24% of first children, 20% of middle children and 18% of youngest children have a good relationship with their parents.

Studies have also been conducted in China, where the family policy is a one-child policy.

Researchers led by psychologist Jiang Qiu of Southwest University examined 126 students who were only children and 177 students who had siblings. children, thinking and personality is viewed from this perspective.

The children who took the creative thinking test showed that single children can solve problems by thinking flexibly. finds more creative solutions. The reason for this appears to be that only children rely on themselves because they have no brothers and sisters.

MRI tests reveal another fact. Areas associated with imagination and creativity in the brains of single children more gray matter is available.

Why are some features of the syndrome only present in children?

The main reason for this is obviously social imposition. The concept of an only child, which has been around for years, is ingrained in everyone. This inevitably has consequences for the education of children.

When parents say something about the ‘child syndrome’ to their children, even in jest, to the development of the child It can reflect. With what is said, children may think that their mistakes or developmental delays are due to not having a brother or sister.

There isn’t enough documentation proving just childhood syndrome, and that’s true upbringing That should not be forgotten. Knowing that what matters most is not the number of siblings, but parenthood, makes children say, “I’m an only child, that’s why I’m this way.” An important step in breaking through perception.