8 Only children have trouble relating to their peers.
Though the idea that only children are necessarily friendless is certainly inaccurate, there is a grain of truth behind the idea that they have a tougher time relating to their peer group. With no peers at home to get to test their social skills on, only children are often content to fly solo and sometimes have more difficulty figuring out how to navigate social interactions. And for more insight into only child behavior, check out these 15 Dead Giveaways You’re Dealing With an Only Child.