Every so often, I’ll get a text or DM from a friend (or sometimes, someone I haven’t spoken to in years) with a message asking for my thoughts on being an only child. Often, these messages ...

Become a Vox Member to read these stories first. Jillian Woinarowicz, 35, is used to people asking her questions about being an only child. As a kid growing up in Olympia, Washington, in the 1990s ...

The single-child configuration is the fastest growing family unit. The reasons for the only-child family are many and varied: they include finances, infertility, age of parent, medical concerns ...

If you grew up as an only child, you’ve likely heard some of these stereotypical phrases at some point in your life: “That’s sad you grew up all alone.” “Your parents must’ve spoiled ...

Many children learn how to handle arguments and resolve conflicts with their siblings growing up. However, only children are ...

Divorced parent realizes “my alone time is about to double” as only child heads off to college. We asked readers to channel ...

Only children are smarter, happier and more creative than those who grow up with siblings, according to a new study. “Contrary to the stereotypical impression of associations between [only ...