The eldest, youngest, middle and only child in the family: how does the order of birth affect character?

The order of birth contributes to the formation of certain qualities in baby. Gail Gross, a well-known behavioral psychologist and educator, writes about this in an article.

Firstborn

It will be easier for a firstborn to find a common language with other first children than with his own brothers and sisters. This is due to the fact that first-borns are brought up in the same conditions, when the first child appears in the family, parents fixate on him, on his successes, try to protect them from mistakes.

This leads to the fact that the baby grows up very responsible, he is reliable and well-behaved.

The approval of the parents is very important for the first-born; he will not be a rebel. Firstborns quite often take on the role of parenting for younger children. Growing up as perfectionists, they are more likely to succeed in industries like law and medicine where precision is needed.

Middle child

The average child is constantly between two fires, so from childhood learns to be understanding, compassionate and flexible. But don't think that the average toddler will give up his place without a fight. He loves competition and wants everything to be fair. He does not need a crowd of friends, just a few, but devoted ones.

The average child realizes himself well in any industry where it is necessary to be able to negotiate (politics, diplomacy).

Jr

The third child gets less attention, so he learns to gain location on his own. The younger one has the ability to charm, he has more freedom, and he uses it. Grows independent and gets along, as a rule, with an older brother, remaining cold to the average in the family.

Younger children often find themselves in show business or art, they can be directors or writers.

The only child in the family

The only child in the family grows up surrounded by adults, he is more mature. It differs from peers who have brothers and sisters, has high intelligence. It is good for such a child to be alone with himself, he expresses himself in art, reads a lot, can boast of extensive imagination and self-confidence.

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