Birth Order Debunked? - Page 2

Ibby114 · ‎03-10-2010

I'm the youngest of 3- and we're all very smart. My siblings are uber smart though- however they can't walk and chew gum at the same time! A lot has to be said for being street smart -and having strong survival skills.

MacDUFF · ‎05-29-2015

My “infinitesimally small” first-born guess is that Roberts and Damian are not first-borns.

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~~~ I call dibs on the popcorn concession!! ~~~

hckynutjohn · ‎06-15-2015

Smart/Educated/Intelligent/Street Smart/Life Smart/Experienced/Common Sense.

I have met a lot of educated men over the tears. Walls lined with certificates. That translates into? Easy answer. Nothing beyond what they were educated in? Means very little to me.

Life's experience and common sense on the other hand? My eyes and ears are wide open.

hckynut(john)

sfnative · ‎03-10-2010

@Bird mama wrote:
Science may not support it but the differences between me and my sister (last born versus first born) are startling. There are times I wonder if she was raised by wolves or something.

I second that motion as it relates to me and my sister.

hckynutjohn · ‎06-15-2015

My 3 older sisters(youngest died in 1989)are pretty much the same in our core beliefs and actions. Different people? Of course. One likes horses, I prefer felines. The other likes a spotless house, I prefer one that looks like someone actually lives in it.

As I previously said! Generalizations in studies mean squat to me. Always have always will. I believe in specificity in physical training and the same when it comes to what i see as: "Doing the Monday Morning Quarterback Theme".

@sfnative wrote:
@Bird mama wrote:
Science may not support it but the differences between me and my sister (last born versus first born) are startling. There are times I wonder if she was raised by wolves or something.
I second that motion as it relates to me and my sister.

hckynut(john)

surfk · ‎07-12-2010

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songbird · ‎03-21-2010

I don't think birth order has anything to do with IQ, but it does economic wise. An only child will get the best education and the best opportunities for a better life. Frequently the eldest child will also tend to be the more educated and successful of your children. Middle children has less chances for individuality. That child will always be forced to share with another sibling. There will be less money for college. The youngest stays at home the longest and ends up sometimes taking care of aging parents. It certainly was the case in the family of 5 children where I came from.

Laura14 · ‎06-09-2014

I think common sense would tell you that a first born has the undivided attention for at least the better part of a year before the next kid which would probably explain the one point that they (I) earned because we had a one on one teacher with no one else diverting their attention. Call it the one point perk of limited exclusivity.

And I think we first borns are not smarter. That's ridiculous. We're probably just more responsible and figure things out quicker because we were always the ones eventually left in charge of the younger ones when the parents needed a break.

And for some reason these parents always expected everyone to be alive when they got home and in decent shape. That's a lot of pressure for us first borns to live up to especially at a young age but I think it's just character and resourcefulness building not smarts.

hckynutjohn · ‎06-15-2015

I can't believe some are rationalizing this nonsense of "a study(?) As I said, looking back is always 20-20, but looking at a chrystal ball? I underestimated the gullibility of many when it comes believing something/anything and unfortunately, everything called "A STUDY"!!!

hckynut(john)