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posted by Blake Ansley in Off Topic

Does birth order really matter?

February 20, 2012

 This morning I heard an interesting fact: the eldest children in families tend to develop higher IQs than their siblings.

 This got me thinking.  My older brother and I are 18 months apart and have competed academically since before I could remember.  Although we both got the exact same score on the SATs, (with the exception of the writing portion--I'll let you guess who won that battle) I have to admit he is probably more intelligent. 

I read more on the topic this morning and found that recent research has discovered that birth order also affects your choice of spouse.  First-borns are generally more attracted to first borns, middle-borns with other middle-borns, and so on. 

I found these profiles of each birth-order type found on CBS News to be dead on.  

First Borns:
Natural leaders
Reliable
Perfectionists
Strong need for approval

Middle Child:
Opposite of older sibling
Very dependent on friend and peer groups
Secretive
Independent

Last Born:
Social
Outgoing
Most financially irresponsible
Love attention

For more on these profiles see http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/08/13/tech/main6769590.shtml

Do these profiles fit your family? Do you think your position in your family really determines who you become? 

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