LuCkY Posted September 1, 2003 I've been hearing that birth order in families affects the personalities of siblings and their relationships throughout life. What can you tell me about it? Undoubtedly birth order affects us all. But as fascinating as it may be, birth order simply isn't the predictor for determining happiness, success and gratifying relationships. Nonetheless, some glaring personality traits seem to be related to the order of a person's arrival in a family. If you're the oldest, you're probably: * Most likely to succeed * Most conscientious and reliable * Conservative * Self-critical * A perfectionist * Able to enjoy the company of older people * The link between your parents and siblings In addition, oldest children are: * Seldom allowed to be just kids--their parents continually push them ahead and expect the most from them * Often dethroned by younger siblings * Convinced their siblings will outshine them If you're the middle child, you're probably: * A compromiser and negotiator * The silent rebel against the family's values * The one with the most friends, an effective team player * Reticent, but dream of being catapulted to greatness * Part of the woodwork, unless finally given a position of outright command Middle children are also: * Well aware they are frequently bypassed and upstaged by older or younger sibs * Often eager to carve out a unique spot in the family, whether positive or negative * Likely to be compelled to move away from the family to establish a secure spot among their peers. If you're the youngest child, you're probably: * Compelled to make a contribution to the world * A show-off who enjoys the limelight * Both a charmer and a rebel--endearing one minute, hard to deal with the next. * Often the family clown. * Creative. Youngest children are also: * Often stuck doubting the validity of their perceptions because they were often laughed at or not taken seriously. * Likely to be compelled to do what the older children haven't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
- diamond princess - Posted September 2, 2003 If you're the oldest, you're probably: * Most likely to succeed * Most conscientious and reliable * Conservative * Self-critical * A perfectionist * Able to enjoy the company of older people * The link between your parents and siblings In addition, oldest children are: * Seldom allowed to be just kids--their parents continually push them ahead and expect the most from them * Often dethroned by younger siblings * Convinced their siblings will outshine them If that's true, where did I go wrong? I lack in responsibility and reliabilty, I'm never a perfectionist, and if I'm most likely to succed...then how come I'm still tryna figure out what I wanna do in life? I don't think this works for everyone. .:peace n luv:. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Serenity- Posted September 2, 2003 I think thats a good enough guess on myself and my 2 younger siblings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty Posted September 2, 2003 Very interesting myths & fairytales. I'm enjoying the middle company. One thing I realized is that the youngest kid is the most spoiled kid in the family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuCkY Posted September 3, 2003 Youre right DP it doesnt.BeLieve me i have seen peopLe that possess the opposite of what was mentioned being the eLdest-my bro is an exampLe. By the way just because you are trying to figure out what you wanna do in Life doesnt mean you are not bound to succeed. Lefty yes i think that it runs in every famiLy-the youngest being spoiLed and being the brat of the house. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
