Sunday May 3rd, 2015

12:04pm

**DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this post is to brag, I discuss things that I have only as examples. I am in no way showing off or trying to make anyone feel bad

Dear Diary,

If you’ve seen my get to know me posts, you’ll know I am an only child. I know about all of the stereotypes of only children, and I like to think most of them aren’t true. Here’s the thing, of course my parents like to spoil me, I’m the only kid they have, but just because they like to spoil me, doesn’t mean I’m spoiled. This may be a revolutionary idea for some of you so I’ll give you a second to ponder.

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I’ll further explain.

I got a car for my 16th birthday last year, but it was a used 2006 model.

I’m typing on my very own computer right now, but it’s a hand-me-down from my mom.

I have more clothes, shoes, and makeup than most 16 year olds, but I pay for most of it myself.

I have my very own pet. He’s a gray and white cat named Max and I love him very much. I’ve had him for 6 years and they only person who has ever cleaned his litter box, fed him, or cleaned up any mess he might have made is me.

Yes, I have a job, I’m an intern at a law firm, and I got the job without my father’s help or influence.

So, yes, I am blessed with parents who can afford to spoil me, but I was also blessed with parents who taught me the difference between right and wrong, and how to treat people right.

However, not all only children are kind. There might be an only child at your school right now who is 100% spoiled, and I can’t speak for them, but just know that saying all only children are spoiled I like saying that all blondes are dumb and all gay people are loud and flamboyant and all cheerleaders are slutty; its not kind or true.

I hope I’ve enlightened someone.

-Jennifer Pate