Saw what ZZ post on FB and a part of my heart ached. I was a victim. I am the only child. My nanny looked after me since i was 4months old. I stayed with her, Mon-fri, till i am 12 years old. The reason my parents gave me, is that both of them need to work, and don't really have time for me. My dad made an effort to bond with me every weekend. Even on weekdays evening, he will pop by my nanny's place, and just bring me downstairs for a walk or just to buy me ice-creams or sweets. My mom, to her, just work work work and work.
So, the consequences of that is, i don't talk much to her. Now, it's better. Because ever since i became a mother, i know how hard it is. But still, each time, i had to think hard to start a chat topic. Whenever i'm at her place and sometimes when she made comments on how i handle my boys, i can't help but to rebutt her, "aiyoh, you don't even know how to handle me...." Very bad hor, but, i can't help it. =X
As for only having one child, i will think, it's really better to have 2. And make sure the siblings are close. In the event that something happens to the parents, the kids have each other for support and when major decisions had to be made, they have each other for discussions.
My mum was admitted to ICU 2 years back. I still remember how stressed i was having to shuttle from work, home and to the hospital. I jumped whenever my HP rang in the middle of the night. Luckily at that point of time, my hubby is around for me. I was thinking to myself, if that time i was alone, i will be very lost.
Not trying to help the govt promote more kids la.. but... at least 2 ba. =)