Birth Order -- Adolescent Psychology Applied to Education

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Subject: Birth Order

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Christina V. Watkins

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Date Posted: 18:29:18 02/17/08 Sun

I found the information on birth order refreshing in that it related to a previous course I had dealing with interpersonal relationships. Although that course didn't go into specifics about the affects of birth order on adolescents, it did discuss the role it played in relationships.

As I remember, 1st borns (just as the book said) tend to be more self-controlled and responsible. Researchers suggested that this was due to years of looking after younger sibilings. Last borns or the baby of the family tended to be more irresponsible and dependent. They've always been taken care of and watched after, so into adulthood they expect the same treatment. It was more difficult explaining the personality of anyone who fell in between the first and last born child. Depending on the number of children and how far apart they were, middle children can adopt traits of either first borns or last borns.

I believe this ties into adolescents because many of our personality traits are formed in the home environment. For example, being a last born (having only an older brother), I tended to have everything I wanted. If I pouted a little things would normally go my way. I did not have to worry about anyone bothering me because my brother would handle it. In school however, I found that it was not always best for me to get my way, although I didn't really understand why. In relationships I find that it is better for me to be with a first born. The ones I've encountered are generally more responsible than I am and a little more self-controlled. I find this to be a good balance in relationships.

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