One of the fastest growing segments in our society today is the only child family. If you are undecided as to how large you wish to make your family, then perhaps you would like to learn more about onlies.

• In the United States there are twenty million one child families.
• One in three families starting today will have one child.

According to Dr. Susan Newman Ph.D, author of Parenting an Only Child: The Joys and Challenges of Raising Your One and Only , onlies are just like all other kids except they may have a slight edge on their peers academically and in the “happiness department long term.” Other books on the subject:

• My Only Child
• You and Your Only Child
• The Seven Common Sins of Parenting an Only Child

Wishing you the best decision for your family, The Schoolmarm