Is Birth Order Important?
While it is generally accepted that many other factors play a large role in a child’s development, and many play a larger role than birth order, it is hard to deny that for most people, their birth order does influence a few standard personality traits. First born children are known for being strong problem solvers and learners, active goal setters, ambitious and energetic, schedulers, good in teams, and great leaders. On the flip side, they can often be overbearing, too critical, convinced that they are right in all situations, prone to spend time overanalyzing a situation, and run the risk of failing to see the big picture. Middle children are known for being very realistic, trend setters, diplomats, extremely trustworthy, and the least spoiled of the birth positions. On the flip side, they can often be overly rebellious, cynical and suspicious, stubborn, and have such a great fear of embarrassment and confrontation that they fail to let others know when they need help or have proble
