246. The Only Child

There is a certain stigma about only children - the idea that they may become more self-centred, and the concern that they will be lonelier in life without siblings. Such concerns have even prompted some to suggest that it is 'selfish' for parents to only have one child. But what does the evidence show about the life experiences of children who do not have siblings? Psychology Professor Tony Falbo, from the University of Texas at Austin, joins the podcast.

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