Drops in a Puddle

Birth Order

Are you an older sibling? Younger? Middle? Only child? How do you think your birth order has affected who you are today? If you could change it, would you rather have been born in a different order, as an only child, etc.?

I am a younger sibling. I have one brother, who is eight years older than I am. I think my birth order has affected who I am today, because, as the 'baby', I was spoiled and often got my way. Also, as a girl, I didn't get punished as much as my other brother. In fact, I often got him into trouble

My birth order has also worked against me. My parents didn't want me to repeat my brother's mistakes, so they often forbade me from doing things that they let my brother do. Also, I was more sheltered than he was.

If I could change it, I wouldn't. Overall, I am satisfied with my childhood and who I am today.