This book discusses the mutual benefits, the drawbacks, and some of the challenges typical in only-child situations. The author outlines parent-child relationships at different stages of childhood and adolescent growth. He describes common patterns in an only child's peer relationships and the problem of an only-child's tendency toward self-centeredness.e
This is a fast easy read and Pickhardt makes some good points. I read this book back when my daughter was 5 and years later I still remember and practice some of his suggestions.