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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp
Oh dear. I'm an only child and apparently this is me:
* Pampered and spoiled.
* Feels incompetent because adults are more capable.
* Is center of attention; often enjoys position. May feel special.
* Self-centered.
* Relies on service from others rather than own efforts
* Feels unfairly treated when doesn't get own way.
* May refuse to cooperate.
* Plays "divide and conquer" to get own way.
Well for starters I was never pampered or spoiled. My parents couldn't afford to do that.
Feel incompetent? Not sure about that. I am a perfectionist and don't accept something if I feel I can improve on it.
Centre of attention? Special? Who? Me? Nah, although I will often take the lead in things I'm also happy to follow a good leader too.
Self-centred? No, I really don't think so. I hope not. I'm always on at my kids not to be self centred when they don't think of the implications for other people when they leave decision making to the last minute etc. I hate letting people down and am always thinking of how it will affect others if I change my plans.
Rely on service from others? Chance would be a fine thing!  Seriously I think I probably am more of a dooer unto others than a done unto.
Feel unfairly treated if I don't get my own way? Well,only if what I want makes a heck of a lot more sense than what the other person wants and they are too stubborn to see it. 
Refuse to co-operate? Nah, I'm as co-operative as they come if it'ssomething I am able to do.
And as for "Divide and Conquer" that is a game I can't abide and the child who I know who seems to have that one down to a fine art is actually from a large family
So, all in all not all that accurate.
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I am an only child too Willow and I agree that this is not an accurate description.It makes us sound hideous.A lot of people do tend to say 'Oooh I bet you were spoilt as a child' though when you tell them you're an only child.Very untrue,very unfair.