Japan is a case in point, with a declining fertility rate and an increasing elderly population, which has led to demographic imbalances and put enormous pressure on the social welfare system.
Against this backdrop, the gap between one-child families and two-child families has gradually emerged, and in less than 10 years, the gap between the two has become more and more obvious.
First, parents have limited energy and it is difficult to achieve fairness
In families, parents often want to be able to treat each child fairly.
However, as the realities of life begin to emerge, parents are likely to find that their energy is limited and it is difficult to be completely fair.
In second-child families, second-child mothers tend to feel significantly less patient, less tolerant of the boss, and the boss feels neglected.
This psychological burden can also affect his academic and behavioral performance, leading to academic and interpersonal problems.
In contrast, in a single-child family, parents are better able to focus on their child's development.
For example, every day after dinner, parents will spend time with their child, ask him about his study life for the day, and listen to his feelings and thoughts.
This kind of care and support enables children to perform better academically, and to be more confident and cheerful.
Second-child families face greater challenges in terms of economic expenses
Families with two children face greater financial challenges.
They need to take into account double kindergarten tuition.
When a child goes to kindergarten, they may have been financially prepared for it, but now that there are two children in kindergarten at the same time, the cost of tuition is twice as much.
This is a significant expense for their family budget, and living expenses and savings plans need to be readjusted.
With the growth of the second child, parents not only need to provide a good education for the eldest child, but also need to provide the same educational opportunities and double the living expenses for the second child.
In a single-child family, parents only need to bear the cost of raising one child, which is relatively less financially stressful.
3. Children grow up in different environments
Children in single-child families are often able to bathe in warmer parental care.
In such an environment, children tend to be able to build a closer parent-child relationship and have more opportunities to communicate and communicate with their parents.
It is also easier for parents to meet their children's needs and provide better material support.
Only children also have more opportunities to participate in various extracurricular activities, such as music, painting, sports, etc., which enriches their lives and cultivates their hobbies.
In a two-child family, there is a clear competition between the children. For example, the eldest is accustomed to getting the attention and care of his parents in the family.
However, with the birth of his second child, he began to feel the pressure of competition in his family.
The eldest may feel that he has lost his unique position, that the parent's attention seems to be distracted, and that he needs to compete with the dick for the parent's attention and resources.
He may feel jealous and anxious and try to attract his parents' attention in a variety of ways, including behaving better or seeking more praise.
And the second child will also feel the pressure of competition from his brother.
Although parents may try their best to treat both children equally, in real life, the second child will feel the advantages and preferential treatment of the older brother.
This can lead to an inferiority complex in the second child, struggle for parental approval and attention, or compete with the older brother in an attempt to gain a higher status in the family.
In such a competitive atmosphere, parents also face no small challenges.
They need to balance the relationship between the two children and avoid favoritism or suppression of either child.
They need to listen to their children's thoughts and feelings, respect their personality differences, and give them enough freedom and support.
Parents need to focus on cultivating a sense of teamwork and cooperation among their children, so that children can learn to work together and support each other.
Parents also need to lead by example and show their children a harmonious family atmosphere.
epilogue
The gap between one-child and two-child families is widening, and children may also be affected as a result.
Therefore, having a child is no longer a simple matter, but a choice that requires serious thought and preparation.