Thank you for answering my hub request. I'm an only child and wondered how others felt about it. Growing up I never felt deprived, but at the same time I never felt spoiled. Primarily because my parents didn't have the money to spoil me. As an adult, I see more of the disadvantages. I have no nieces or nephews. It's only me to look after aging/dying parents. My dad passed away in Sept. So, I now look after my mother who doesn't drive. I don't consider it a burden at all. I love my mother, but at the same time it would be nice to have brothers or sisters to share that with.