Perhaps, or maybe it is just different. I am used to throngs of people from growing up that way and you prefer to be in a quieter setting.
I think you are right to a certain degree about growing according to our containers, but, many people bust out of the mold when they go off on their own and for me, school.
I always wanted to be an only child growing up!! :))
Well being an only child does have some advantages. I learned how to fend for myself. Plus I got all the Christmas gifts :D
Oh, yes! The gifts!!! I didn't need to fend for myself. I have six brothers. :))