According to Downey's "dilution theory," fewer siblings lead to more available parental resources per child, enhancing their academic success and workplace readiness.
The rise of one-child families in developed nations underscores a significant societal shift, as parents increasingly weigh the benefits of individualized attention against traditional sibling structures.
Children with fewer siblings often have stronger cognitive skills and emotional bonds with parents, largely due to the absence of competition for parental resources.
Even with attempts to treat siblings fairly, competition inevitably creates feelings of favoritism which can be damaging, highlighting the complex dynamics of sibling relationships.
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