Not all parents worry irrationally about their onlies. Being overly concerned has to do with the parents' personalities more than the singleness of the child. Any parent can fall prey to his or her own insecurities. The fears and resulting overprotectiveness which seem more pronounced and more prevalent among parents of onlies are by no means limited to them. The level of anxiety depends on the pathology of the parent.
Nervous attitudes are hard to conceal and sooner or later are absorbed by children.
Control your concern and worry. Hysteria over every minor fever and rejected morsel of food creates tension. Find a middle ground and try to stay in it. Remind yourself that children are very resilient, take few deep breaths before you over react. Oneness Certain concerns are realistic, legitimate reasons for parents of onlies to worry.