INTRODUCTION

A household with only one kid is good for very few people. A

global poll indicated that just 3% of respondents in

underdeveloped countries were in favor of this choice, compared

to roughly 5% in rich Western nations ("Le Monde Entier," 1977).

Despite this, a significant number of children have been raised

alone: around 7% of children in impoverished nations and over 15%

of children in rich countries. There is a disproportionately high

number of only children in communist nations; for example, the

percentage of only children in China is 21% (Chen, 1986), while

the percentage in Hungary is 27%. (Poston & Mei-Yu-Yu, 1985). The

amount is quickly climbing to new heights. According to Moore and

O'Connell (1978), the percentage of women who married to have

only one child increased from 7% in 1960 to 11% in 1970 in the

United States. Two problems are raised by this scenario: first,

why do so few individuals want only one kid, and second, why do

so many people only have one child?

It is a commonly held belief that children fare better when they

have at least one sibling in their immediate environment. This is

one of the primary reasons why so few individuals choose to have

only one child. It is believed that it makes them lonely and that

it deprives them of opportunities for developing social skills.

Also, it is believed that the undivided attention of their

parents leads to overindulgence and overprotection of the

children. Not only is it believed that this would result in a

miserable childhood, but also in maladjustment, which is the

belief that only children will grow up to be self-centered,

alienated, and dissatisfied adults. Even in nations with a high

percentage of one-child households, the general population

steadfastly adheres to these views. They are deeply ingrained in

public opinion. The majority of people in the United States

believe that having only one parent is a disadvantage, and this

number has been relatively stable over the last few decades (76%

in 2000).

1956, 67% in 1977). When asked what disadvantage they can think

of, the majority of Americans identify the character, saying that

only children are portrayed as being self-absorbed, dominant,

worried, and argumentative (Blake, 1981). The majority of Chinese

citizens anticipate personality flaws as well (Chen, 1986).

Several factors contribute to the fact that households with only

one kid are still prevalent and on the rise. To begin, a woman

who has only one kid has more opportunities to find paid

employment outside the house than a mother who has more children.

Second, a premature end to a marriage, particularly by divorce,

prevents many couples from having the desired number of children,

which is often two or three.

This is the case for many couples. One in three only children in

the United States lives in a broken home, as compared to the one

in five average (Blake, 1981). Finally, infertility can make it

impossible to have further children in some couples. The risk of

secondary infertility has increased slightly over the past

several decades; for example, as a consequence of earlier sexual

activity and a delay in the timing of the first delivery. This

growth can be attributed to several factors. China is in an

exceptional situation since the government there has taken

measures to limit families to a maximum of one child to control

the country's rising population.

It is not an unproblematic fact that such limitations are widely

prevalent despite widespread rejection of them. It may have

several negative impacts. To begin, it indicates that one out of

every twelve infants born in today's society is looked at with a

mixture of pity and mistrust. Second, the stigmatization of those

who choose to raise just one kid will very certainly be

detrimental to the millions of families that, for various

reasons, decided to have only one child.

It has the potential to leave them with feelings of guilt, which

can make their connection with their child more difficult.

Finally, the unfavorable perspective on families consisting of

one kid may encourage some parents to have more children than

they desire. The majority of American parents cite the wish to

avoid being a one-child family as the primary motivation for

having a second child (Solomon, Clare, & Westoff, 1956). This may

have widespread detrimental effects on the health and well-being

of both parents and children, as well as contribute to the

problem of overpopulation. When seen in this way, it is important

to determine whether or not just children are at a disadvantage.

 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

a. Time
The Benefits and
b. Economics
Drawbacks of Being an
c. Parenting Style
Only Child in the
d. Supervision
Family
e. Communication
 RESEARCH PARADIGM

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

According to several studies, one of the primary reasons why

parents have more than one kid is because they do not want to

limit their family to just one offspring. This is because parents

fear that an only child will lack socialization. Research has

shown, however, that only children are not more self-centered,

spoilt, or lonely than any other group of people. Some of them

are better at interacting with adults in general and have

stronger bonds with their parents.

Parents may have an easier time making ends meet if they just

have one child. When a parent just has one child, they are better

able to understand and meet the psychological requirements of

that child. A more concentrated concentration of attention is

possible, it is less difficult to save money for education, and

housing is cheaper. Having said that, you shouldn't let the

pursuit of wealth be your major motivation. Family is more

important than financial stability. You get to make the decision;

just make sure you can give your child the financial and

emotional support they require without compromising their unique

identity regardless of which path you take.

This is based on the availability of resources, which may include

nutritious food, a safe place to live, healthy ways of life, and

other such things. In general, the longer a woman has children

and the more children she has, the more detrimental it might be

to her health in the long run. On the other hand, the effects of

this damage are more readily apparent in underdeveloped nations

than they are in affluent ones where medical services are well-

coordinated and well-equipped.

ASSUMPTIONS AND HYPOTHESIS

Assumption: The whole family line rests on their child’s

shoulder.

Hypothesis: The family just wants to protect their well-

being.

Assumption: The child got all the love in the world but it

could get a bit embarrassing.

Hypothesis: The family wants to pour all the love they can

give into the child because they only have one.

 Assumption: The child is used to being the center of

attention.

Hypothesis: The just gets used to it because he or she

doesn’t have any brothers or sisters to mingle with.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This research is made to provide crucial information and

knowledge regarding the chosen topic from the respondents, recent

studies or theses, and related sites needed for the expected

importance to the individuals as follows:

The Researchers. Being a novice in this kind of topic is a

challenge for students like researchers. So this will be an

instrument that will guide and navigate them in discovering

credible, reliable, and tantamount factors that are known as

indispensable data for further understanding of the topic.

Indeed, this research is going to be the chief source of

enlightenment that they will surely need

in their future studies.

Students. This study may serve as a guide and reference for

students undertaking similar studies.

Administrators and Staff. This study will help them organize

enrollment procedures and different transactions made in their

respective areas.

Professors. This research will aid them in their discussions

regarding related lessons. It will be easier for them to tackle

related topics in this research.

Future Researchers. This research will be a useful reference for

researchers who would plan to make any related study.

SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

This research will only cover The Benefit and Drawbacks of being

an only child in the Family: A Case Study. This study aims to

determine the advantages and disadvantages of being a solo child.

There's a misconception that lone children are more likely to put

themselves before others than those who grew up in a family. Many

assume that an only child is spoilt and lonely. The term "lonely

child" was once commonly applied to an only child. Those without

siblings often get a poor rap for being less sociable than those

with siblings and less adept at sharing and playing well with

others.

This study will be conducted in Our Lady of the Pillar College –

Cauayan. The selection of respondents is only 25 participants.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Novice. A person is new to or inexperienced in a field or

situation.

- Oxford Dictionary

Benefit. Is an advantage or profit gained from something.

- Oxford Languages
Case Study. Case study is a research methodology, typically seen

in social and life sciences. There is no one definition of case

study research.1 However, very simply… ‘a case study can be

defined as an intensive study about a person, a group of people

or a unit, which is aimed to generalize over several units’.

- Gustafsson J 

- . Single case studies vs. multiple case studies: a

comparative study (Thesis). Halmstad, Sweden: Halmstad

University, 2017.

Children. A young person especially between infancy and puberty

- https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/child

The Researchers. A person who carries out academic or scientific

research.

- Oxford Languages.

Only Child. A person who never had a brother or sister.

- Britannica Dictionary
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