My husband is an only child. He tries to understand the relationship I have with my brother (yes, he makes me mad but I'll still defend him to the end), but really doesn't get it. He can't. He doesn't have that kind of bond to relate to in his own family.

He is also the least selfish person I know. To me, it's even more amazing because he is a teacher's kid. I've only met a few teacher's kids that weren't jerks.

It all has to do with the parenting, I believe. Hubby had a lot of pressure put on him as a child to be "perfect" which has caused him some trouble later in life, but he's figuring it out. All in all, I think he's turned out to be a great person and a wonderful man - only child or not.

I've also seen children from multi-child homes in the classroom that are horribly spoiled and self-centered. It's all about the parent and the child's personality.