Dear all, My basic comments on the Topic of 1 Child/ 2 children . also about lonliness of one child. Let me express my practical experiences . First daughter was born in 1967 second in Dec 1968., is a Son Just 2 years gap? I would say that initially Govt declared 3 & backed out saying 2 is enough, Alas" lately ONE , may be son or daughter ? All have adopted/ restricted to only one because of the simple reason that they marry after 30 & by the time they decide to have a child? ( it means , parents have no say at all , since they are independent/ live in far-off countries & even marry to their SWEET will,)
The couple , unfortunately agree/ decide to block a second child .By the time the girl becomes over-aged for having the risk of one more pregnancy. God forbid , the only child born should live long & be affectionate to parents & grand parents.
Let me share the happiness we derived when we were blessed with the THIRD daughter in 1973 , when I was 40 years & my wife was just 31 years.
Let me briefly mention about the behavior of these 3 children, for others to realize the practicality of life. The first 2 Girl/ Boy were often quaralled themselves. & when the 3rd one happened to be a GIRL all the quarrels subsided & they started showing unstinted affection to our surprize, thereafter , all 3 were much united for all purposes, One in U.S & oter 2 are with us, so we enjoy life to the fullest , more so they have 2 children each. One thing surprising fact :- for the first 2 children we struggled to bring them up But, the 3rd grew , following the elder brother & Sister, we even forgot as to whether at all we parents made any Spl effort to bring her up ?
Finally my considered opinion is :-One is not advisable : 2 is Fine either one son one daughter or both same Sex.
Rishikesan