Birth Order- Parenting Each Child Best (More or Less)
b'The study of birth order\\u2014 how one\\u2019s placement amongst siblings can shape one\\u2019s personality\\u2014 began in 1874, when Charles Darwin\\u2019s cousin noticed that eldest sons were overrepresented as members of the Royal Society.\\xa0In other words, sibling rivalry is survival of the fittest, playing out in real time right at your dinner table.\\nSome say that assigning personality traits to an only child or a middle child is like reading a horoscope\\u2014the traits are vague enough it\\u2019s easy to assign them to anyone.\\nBut we are firm believers in the power of birth order. Amy is the oldest of six and annoys all those around her with her insistent list-making. Margaret is third out of four, and she says her car keys have to be around here somewhere. Recognizing the strength of these roles in our families is important because we can work against them\\u2014 or inadvertently reinforce them\\u2014 with how we parent.\\nIn this episode you\\u2019ll find out:\\n\\xa0\\n* why oldest siblings love rules\\n* why middle siblings are more able to change their minds\\n* why younger siblings are such smooth talkers\\n* how your own birth order affects what kind of parent you are\\n\\xa0\\nAnd we also talk about:\\n\\xa0\\n* how to tap the brakes on your oldest child\\u2019s intensity\\n* why you should give your middle child the power of small-decision-making\\n* why you should resist intervening on the youngest child\\u2019s behalf\\n\\xa0\\nWe can\\u2019t fully counteract the influence of these familial roles\\u2014 nor should we, they\\u2019re not THAT big a deal\\u2014 but awareness is a good thing. Let the middle kid pick what\\u2019s for dinner once in a while.\\n\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'