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Sibling Differences Boil Down to Birth Order
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And when they do fail, they tend to take it hard. Teach a firstborn that it's OK when things don't go according to plan by using anecdotes from your past about times when you didn't succeed. Middle children tend to be agreeable kids, due to the fact that they always compromise and negotiate in order to "fit in." Middle children seem to feel that they get lost in the shuffle, so find ways to recognize your middle child and celebrate her successes. The youngest child tends not to be the strongest or smartest kids, so they have to rely on other strengths to get attention. That may include taking risks, showing off or being the class clown. The youngest may manipulate his role as "the baby" to get what he wants - hold youngest kids to the same rules as other siblings.
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