Breaking Birth Order Stereotypes
Jessica Gallant
In many families, certain roles quietly take shape as children grow up. These roles aren’t assigned on purpose, but they usually follow a pattern tied to what is called birth order. In this order, the oldest child is expected to be responsible and set an example; the middle children learn to adapt and stay in the background, while the youngest child is mostly seen as the fun one, or the eternal baby of the family. These roles seem like harmless titles, but over time, studies have shown that they do influence what children think about themselves. They then shape confidence, personality, and even the kind of goals people set in...
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