Whether you’re the firstborn who broke the mold, the baby of your clan, or the middle child bridge between the two, what does your birth positioning in your family say about your personality? While the exact connection between birth order and personality is still uncertain, experts have studied and found correlations between certain personality traits and one’s standing in their family. What makes each of us who we are is complicated and certainly a mystery at times, but birth order is one factor that may offer some interesting clues.
From confident, high-achieving firstborns to chillaxed, independent later-borns, the order in which we enter the world may shape how we view ourselves and interact with others. While no one can be pinned down to any particular trait, patterns often emerge that hint at how family dynamics play a role in shaping personality. Are you the responsible by-the-book planner paving the way for your siblings, the peacekeeping mediator who is adept at balancing family tensions, or the free-spirited adventurer basking in the spotlight?
Take the quiz below with your kids or family for a fun and insightful bonding activity—discover how fate might have shaped your family’s journey and influenced who you are!
Does your personality match your place in the family?
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