300 Writing Prompts in 30 Min Forum Prompt#1: Only Child or Large ..

Prompt 1: "If you had been able to choose, would you rather have been an only child or part of a very large family?"

A part of a very large family I'd choose....I guess will have more to explore in relations!

When I was younger, I had always imagined what it would look like had I been the only child. Will I be the sole recipient of my parents' love and affection? Will I be the only one whom they work hard for and invest in? Will I be the only one who will carry out their legacy?

Ashamedly, I have spent many days imagining this reality. This was such an easy task, especially for when my siblings and I argued and didn't see eye to eye often. Of course! Who wouldn't rather be alone than deal with this mess?

I recall many not-so-fond memories of wishing that I was the only child -- like when my older siblings often corrected me when I was found in the wrong, or when my younger sister accomplished greater things and I found myself vying for everyone else's approval, or when my parents' would compare me to the rest of my siblings.

But, frankly... I wouldn't have it any other way.

If I had been the only child, will I not be the only one who carries the burden of honoring my parents? Will I not be the only one who is responsible of carrying out their legacy? Will I not be the only one whom they will expect much from? Will I not be... the only one?

Even the expression, in itself, is lonely.

Sure, my older siblings have a knack of correcting my mistakes. And sometimes it is more preferential on their part than it is objective. But I have grown so much from their reproof, and have greater respect for them especially in their raising of their own children.

Sure, my younger sister gets the family's attention most often. But without her, I wouldn't have a "built-in best friend" to rely on and talk to about anything and everything. I wouldn't have anyone I trust to push and motivate me to do greater things.

Sure, my parents tend to compare me to the rest of my siblings. But...let's be real, which parent doesn't? There is more joy knowing that there are four of us dealing with the same treatment 😛

Being in a large family comes with it a great inevitable mess. But a much greater joy to be shared. I am sure that in other contexts, being an only child is preferable. But in my case, I suppose bigger really is better, hah.

Give me the mess. Give me the imperfections. Whether or not I had a choice in the matter, give me a large family. I wouldn't have it any other way.

If I could chooose, I’d choose exactly what I have. I’m one of two children, my sibling is my best friend.