246. The Only Child
Preconceived
English - July 02, 2024 09:15 - 36 minutes - 50 MB - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsSociety & Culture critical thinking cultural phenomena societal norms scientific breakthroughs debunking myths confronting biases human experience thought leadership expert insights questioning assumptions Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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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? UCLA Psychology Professor Tony Falbo joins the podcast.
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