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    Discover how rigorous research completely dismantles century-old stereotypes about only children, revealing they actually outperform peers in character, achievement, and prosocial behavior across cultures.

    Only Child Myths Debunked by Science

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    The research suggests that the number of children you have is less important than the quality of the family environment you create; only children actually surpass or equal their peers in achievement, character development, and social adjustment.

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