Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Birth Order Profile

I recently saw an interesting article in Time magazine (which indicates that I actually do read once in a while... even if I hate it!). There are 3 basic profiles for the order of your birth. See if this holds true in your family.

OLDEST SIBLINGS
May be better educated than younger siblings.
More likely to hold a professional position.
More concerned with meeting parents' expectations.
More likely to serve as guardian of aging parents.
Higher IQ than younger siblings.

MIDDLE SIBLINGS
May take longer to choose a career.
Less connected to family, more connected to friends.
May de-identify from firstborn, making opposite life choices.
Lacks parental recognition that first and last born siblings enjoy.
May struggle with self-esteem.

YOUNGER SIBLINGS
More tolerant of risk.
More likely to be an artist, adventurer, or entrepreneur.
Often physically smaller than first borns.
Less likely to be vaccinated than first borns.
Frequently funnier than other siblings.

Live loud, live intentionally, and love God / Family / and Friends with every word and every action.

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