417. Enid Blyton on being an Only Child

"You can't help being an only child. They are always a bit odd unless they are very careful. Children who have others around them are taken out of themselvves and don't have time to brood or sulk or get into a temper...." -Enid Blyton.

An only child has all the advantages and disadvantages of being the eldest, youngest and middle child as well as all those in between. I you are wise, you will learn from all of these.