The basic belief is quite explanatory. People believe that just because they know the order that one person was born into the family then they can pinpoint that person’s character traits.
I’ve already briefly mentioned the common traits relating to each child, but let’s take a closer look. The eldest child is said to be the natural leader of the family. They are very serious and determined as well as goal oriented and quite responsible. This responsibility and leader instinct often leads to a bossy attitude later in life, especially with their younger siblings.
The middle child is much more than the poor misfit of the family. They are said to be laid back, outgoing, and social and will often turn more towards their peers to lean on rather than their parents. They are most commonly the peacemaker but often find themselves to be quite competitive, trying to get out of the shadow of their older sibling. They are also said to be the most likely to move far away from home once they are adults.
And then there’s the youngest of the family. The baby that everyone will always think of as being a child. They are charming and affectionate, leading to their lovable quality. By now the parents have the whole parenting thing under control and become more lax when it comes to the youngest child. This lack of discipline leads to the care free wild child aspect often associated with the baby of the family.
And don’t think I forgot about you sibling-less children. You are special. Seriously, that’s what the myth believes. You are the one and only chance your parents have at parenting and they will not mess it up. You are described as creative and a perfectionist with strong language skills. Are you are quite comfortable around adults because you have spent most your time growing up with your parents.
People wrongly assume that these are the roles that are set for each child. They believe that it is true, not a myth.
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