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The Why Factor: Sibling Birth Order

Sibling Birth Order

02/04/2018 GMT

BBC World Service - The Why Factor, Sibling Birth Order

Why is the order in which we are born seen as a key to our character?

Shivaani Kohok explores why the order in which we are born shapes the way we see ourselves and how we relate to others – whether we’re the eldest, the youngest or in the middle.

Shivaani Kohok explores why so many people feel that the order in which we are born shapes our character and destiny. Whether you’re the eldest, the youngest or a middle child can make a difference to how we see ourselves and how we relate to others, according to psychologists. And some studies suggest that there economic and educational advantages to being the first or later born child – depending where in the world you live. Herself the eldest of three, Shivaani talks with other sisters of different ages to find out why they love or hate their place in their sibling hierarchy.

(Image: Siblings of different ages, Credit: Shutterstock)

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