They're more prone to asthma and allergies. Does your eldest child have breathing issues? It might be because of their birth order! According to research presented at the American Thoracic Society's International Conference, genes act differently in firstborn kids, particularly the genes responsible for asthma and allergies!
They have it the hardest. Tougher on your oldest child? You're not alone! When economists from Duke University and Washington University tackled the topic of parental rules and birth order , they found earlier-born siblings are more likely to be subject to strict rules and parental monitoring and more likely to face harsh consequences for wrongdoing than younger siblings.
They're less likely to suffer from PTSD. Nobody wants to think about their kids going through a traumatic situation, but have heart. Research out of England's University of Sheffield shows firstborns are less likely than their siblings to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. The scientist behind the study isn't quite sure why -- he surmises that younger siblings are more likely to take risks and put themselves in traumatic situations, but it may also be down to parenting style.
Other studies have also found firstborns are significantly less susceptible to anxiety or depression. Wonder if your oldest child is like most firstborns? Here's what science has to say:. From The Web Ads by Revcontent. Erinnerst du dich an sie? Schau dir Tine Wittler jetzt an Psychic Monday. The content you see here is paid for by the advertiser or content provider whose link you click on, and is recommended to you by Revcontent. As the leading platform for native advertising and content recommendation, Revcontent uses interest based targeting to select content that we think will be of particular interest to you.
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Make It. In some cultures, a boy may be treated like a firstborn even when he has four older sisters, because he's the firstborn male. Age differences. Birth order effects are strongest when siblings are two to four years apart.
With large age gaps , siblings might act more like only children or firstborns. Siblings separated by fewer than two years are almost like twins. It's hard to grab that truck from your younger brother when he's not all that little. Special-needs sibling. When a child is born with special needs , younger siblings may take on the firstborn role. By Natalie Lorenzi Updated September 18, Save Pin FB More. Credit: Molly Magnuson.
Parents tend to view firstborns as role models for younger siblings , and that can be a lot of pressure. Be careful using "should"—as in, "you should've known better. Your oldest might volunteer to bring the baby a toy when he's fussy or hand you a diaper, but don't expect her to help all the time. Thank her when she steps in to mediate a sibling squabble.
Respect his need for peers. Create opportunities for him to meet new friends at the park or on playdates. Firstborns have their parents all to themselves initially, as do last-borns once their other siblings grow up and leave home. But the middle kids always have to share parental attention. Set aside extra time for your middle child to make her feel special, recommends Dr. Brazelton: "Do it for every child, individually, but especially for that middle child. Lastborns often feel they aren't taken seriously.
Let her make some family decisions—like where to go out for dinner or which video to watch together. Acknowledge his "firsts. And be sure to make a big deal of his artistic accomplishments , displaying his drawings on the fridge, as you did for his older siblings.
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