birth order

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Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 1 Jul 17

Since I have five children, I did a little research on this subject. The conclusion of ONE study by Thomas Connellan, said, in a book that he wrote, that” firstborn and only (child) children are more likely to succeed in school...

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Bratty Baby?

clrumfelt @clrumfelt (5597) • Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee 7 Nov 12

People say that if you have more than one child, the youngest one is more likely to be spoiled. Do you think there's any truth to it?

behavior

birth order

children

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I don't know what it's like to have a close relationship with a sibling

HeresTheScoop @HeresTheScoop (748) • United States 20 Feb 12

I grew up with a sister who was 5 yrs older and a brother who was 5 yrs younger than me. I thought that the age was why we didn't have anything in common. My husband's parents had 5 kids within 7 yrs. They are less than 2 yrs...

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What's your birth order?

AgentGulaman @AgentGulaman (3546) • Philippines 31 Jul 11

Hi there fellow myLotters! How's everyone doing? I am just curious about this topic. Among your family and siblings, are you the eldest, middle or youngest? Or maybe you are an only child? I am the youngest in our...

birth order

family

sibling hierarchy

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which would you prefer being the first, second or youngest?

stanly012992 @stanly012992 (241) • Philippines 5 Apr 11

according to the notion of what I've read' they said that being a first born was unique because he or was the only child experienced a rejection when the next child is born. But positively about the first child was a good...

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Middle Child Syndrome, have you experienced such?

denzlangga @denzlangga (744) • Philippines 28 Jun 10

I am a middle child of three siblings, when I was a child I find myself different from my sisters because I am more independent in a way that my parents doesn't care or look after me. I always feel that I don't have a place in the...

birth order

middle child syndrome

unwanted and alone

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The Birth Order Book..

macdingolinger @macdingolinger (10385) • United States 2 Oct 09

Have any of you read "The Birth Order Book"? It's amazingly accurate! I think for me it is helping me realize reasons why I am the way I am. I am finding it very interesting. I hop to be able to use the information to deal better...

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books

interesting

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do you think birth order shapes one's personality?

Ritchelle @Ritchelle (3790) • Philippines 8 May 09

i am a graduate of psychology and way back then it was a yes, birth order can distinguish and even help shape one's personality. what's your take on this?

birth order

personality

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Birth order of children

nanajanet @nanajanet (4436) • United States 28 Mar 09

1st baby: You begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your OB/GYN confirms your pregnancy. 2nd baby: You wear your regular clothes for as long as possible. 3rd baby: Your maternity clothes ARE your regular...

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What's your Birth Order?

scorpio19 @scorpio19 (1363) 7 Feb 09

Do you think Adler's theory on Birth Order (possibility of characteristics) applies to you? ONLY CHILD: Overprotected and spoiled by parents. Has difficulty sharing. Accustomed to having own way OLDEST: analytical, detailed,...

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How much does birth order affect personality and/or success?

theweerouss @theweerouss (982) • United States 27 Jan 09

I have always been fascinated with birth order and how it affects a person throughout their life. I've heard from a few sources that eldest children are often natural leaders, and youngest are born rebels, where as middle children...

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what is your birth order? do you think it affects your personality?

magicslate @magicslate (373) • Philippines 27 Oct 08

i'm a middle child and i think i have some classic middle child characteristics. for example, growing up, i felt that i wasn't getting as much special attention from my parents compared to my two brothers. i feel that this has...

birth order

middle child

siblings

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What is your Birth Order?

mayrah @mayrah (1144) • United States 2 Oct 08

Our birth order is our rank by age among our siblings. It is often believed to have a profound and lasting effect on our psychological development. According to some studies the only born child are the mega-movers of the world,...

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I was wondering what order are you when it comes to being a family?

lauriehomebusiness @lauriehomebusiness (656) • United States 11 Sep 08

Are you the oldest, middle, or youngest in your family? I'm interested in how each of you think on here since does the birth order matters at all. Funny thing is that I am the oldest and how it is usually the oldest that are...

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If you were pregnant, would you tell everyone right away?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 13 Aug 08

If I were pregnant, I would probably want to tell everyone that I know. I'd stop strangers in the Walmart and tell them! I'd post about it on my blog! It's not a secret that I could keep to myself. On the other hand, I...

pregnancy announcements

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Birth Order...Do You Believe It Effects Us?

SassyKittyKat @SassyKittyKat (2135) • Australia 12 May 08

The other day when I took my mother to her dr's appointment, I picked up this Time magazine and began reading an article it had in there regarding birth order and how it can effect us as individuals. I didn't really get to finish...

birth order

it effects us

you believe

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birth order

only1shi @only1shi (404) • United States 29 Apr 08

i'm sure that everyone knows of the big emphasis that was put on birth order on the brady bunch (at least i would hope so). but do you really think that the position that you were born into in your family makes a difference in the...

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life

siblings

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How does birth order affect your personality?

berryliciousme @berryliciousme (1003) • Philippines 21 Jan 08

There are some studies which says birth order affects personality and intelligence. According to Dr. Kevin Leman: First Borns - Eldest children are natural leaders and high achievers. They pay attention to detail and are...

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Who was the favored child in your house?

Ophelia @Ophelia (88) • United States 26 Nov 07

When you were growing up, who was the favored child? A lot of people say it is usually the baby, or the youngest, who is the favored child. The oldest makes all the mistakes, the one after that pays for all the mistakes the first...

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Do you believe that birth order does affect one's personality?

kiddygurl @kiddygurl (803) • Singapore 29 Apr 07

Alfred Adler came up with the theory saying that birth order affects personality. "He argued that birth order often can lead an indelible impression on the individual's style of life, which is a habitual way of dealing with the...

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