How much do you believe that your placement in your family determines your personality? What spot are you in?

Question

For example: I'm a female and the oldest of 4 siblings. Girl/Boy/Girl/Boy. I think that has a lot to do with my personality: i.e. I'm a born leader...among other things

Answer 1

I am the middle child. I have an older sister and younger brother. I think that what I have read about birth order pretty much describes us for the most part.

And for those of you who aren't familialr with some of the traits, here are some that I quickly found:

Oldest/Only:
Born leader
Organized
Eager to please
Ambitious
Avoids trouble

Middle:
Good peacemaker
Independent
Loyal friend

Youngest:
Good story teller
Outgoing/charmer
Tests his/her luck

Answer 2

In my case, I think birth order has a lot to do with personality. I'm the youngest by 9 years and the only girl. There's no doubt that I'm the baby of the family, I was a real daddy's girl and I have to admit, pretty spoiled. I'm not a born leader, or 100% independent (my folks have seen me through a few tough situations), and I tended to prefer older men who often were oldest children themselves. I'm married to a man who is a very independent oldest child, I think that's the best match for me. When two babies get together, watch out!

Answer 3

Very Much!! Throughout my career I have seen countless examples of placement indicators. At one point, I even thought I could Guess which was whom (Big Ego) You were born the #1. First born #2.Firstborn Female #3.Possibly spent a few years as an Only Child.

What a combination. I assume you always chose a front row seat in class. So did I. Those were the days. @8-)

Answer 4

We come into the world with a personality--it is called temperament. This is the part heredity plays. As we age, life's events mold and change us. This is the part environment plays So, yes, I believe family placement influences one's personality. Each child is treated differently. No two people experience the same environment, even if they are siblings.

I am an only child and I can often recognize some of my personality traits in others who were also only children.

Answer 5

I don't think it is the placement as much as the family's treatment of the placement.
I am the baby of 2 children, but my older brother was almost killed in an accident at a very young age. He had to be babied becasue of his health, so I took the role as leader/protector. Even though he is healthly, I am still the "leader big bossy sis" and he is still my "baby older brother"

Answer 6

I think it also depends on the way you are raised , what rules you had to abide by. As I was the youngest of 7 kids. 4 boys, 3 girls in all. I never followed my older siblings, but became indendent on myself and my own strengths.
I somehow turned out alot different then them.. My oldest sister is miss perfect who could do no wrong. and my oldest brother is pretty much the same way, them two get along great! I don't get along with either one very well,
then my next brother is in a home for adult mental patients due to dieing and losing oxygen, so he doesnt really count.
then my next brother is an alcoholic, but when he is sober is mellow and a great woods craftsman. my next brother how ever is selfish and very cinical. and judgemental. then my sister just a year older then I am, is very arrogant and will never admit when she is wrong.. she is always right, and always tries to be better or make herself out to be better then I am. she tries to compette with me. but I never react to her way of treating me. I let her be herself. very seldom do we get along. plus I think she may be just a little jealous of me because I am slim and she is way over weight.
So with all this I became independant on my self.
I do not depend on others for my own self endurance. I work on my own cars, I do repair work around the house for my mom. and I work a full time job. plus do my own thing and can be a lady also. so it does depend on where you sit in the family chain among other factors.
sorry so long.

Answer 7

I am the oldest of five, I am the responsible one. Leader,
I had to forge ahead and still rescue the younger ones.I am very out going,adventurous and a people person. Over achiever and type a driven personality. I think that birth order influences your personality but does not determine it.

Answer 8

I'm the middle or the baby depends on how you look at it...I was the baby for 17 years until my Dad remarried and they had a baby making me the 2nd child of three so anyways...either way I'm very shy, and quiet until you get to know me...then I'm witty and people say they think I'm a riot. always have a come back in any situation...

Answer 9

hehehe! that's an interesting one... cute, I'm 3rd of three, and I have found most First Child use to believe they're the best, but there are actually no best... Too sad most First Sons/Daughters don't realize the very important role they play on their brothers/sisters, because I followed My eldest brother and made one of the greatest mistakes of My life!
I don't regret his influence, it was all My decision and all My fault. I believe Third Sons are the most thoughtful!
Good luck, Bear Hugs! ;-)

Answer 10

i have not thought yet about this matter but i am the eldest of other 3 cousin Girl,boy,Girl (one my own brother).i know you might be born leader but the first scolding is you get and it really to do with personality,so its better to be smaller.