My One and Only: The Special Experience of the Only ChildToday, for the baby-boomers who want it all, the one-child family is an increasingly attractive option. McGrath, an only child herself, examines the stereotypes about only children and reveals some of their special advantages. |
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Introduction | 9 |
The Tie That Binds | 35 |
Coming First Privileged and Precocious | 65 |
Copyright | |
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