I honestly don’t think either is better. Raising a child is all about parenting, whether it is one child or twelve. In either situation, parents must tailor their parenting to address the needs inherent in each situation. With a singleton, parents must provide socialization and help the child learn to share and become comfortable interacting with peers. On the other hand, parents with many children would do well to be sure each of their children identifies as an individual and gets special one on one time with each parent. All children need to learn to appreciate all kinds of family situations. Singletons never have to battle over the Wii, but might feel lonely sometimes. Children in big families always have activity and stimulation going on around them, but might feel overwhelmed with the noise and rambunctiousness. It’s all about balance, communication and addressing children’s needs with love.