We've all heard it before: "you just have second child syndrome" or "leave her alone, she's just suffering from middle child syndrome." But how accurate is the "second child syndrome?" Does it really affect birth order and personality? Is it a real "syndrome?"Alfred Adler, an … [Read more...] about Second Child Syndrome, Birth Order and Personality
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How Birth Order Affects Personality
Birth order has long been considered to be one of most influential things on personal characteristics. Most of us have some, if not all, or the traits assigned to our birth position. Obviously, that personality is influenced by our personal temperament, interests, gender, … [Read more...] about How Birth Order Affects Personality
Personality Traits of the Middle Child
Being the middle child is usually not very easy. It comes with some stigma. When it comes to middle children, they typically take on one of two personality types. Their personalities are usually more polarized. The following is a look at some of the traits of a middle child's … [Read more...] about Personality Traits of the Middle Child
Need to Know: Middle Child Personality Traits, Where Does Your Child Fit In?
Middle children often have a rough go of it. They never have their parents to themselves. The first child gets to enjoy all of the perks of being the first, such as parents being thrilled with all the little milestones, etc. The last child gets time alone with parents when … [Read more...] about Need to Know: Middle Child Personality Traits, Where Does Your Child Fit In?
Why Birth Order Affects Personality
Just like your gender and temperament influences your personality, birth order has also been proven to affect personality. Psychologists like Alfred Adler, who was one of the first to suggest that birth order affects personality, believe that there are many factors that … [Read more...] about Why Birth Order Affects Personality
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