Consequences of Birth Order Alfred Adler Consequences of Birth Order

First Born Sense of Self Importance, (after having parents exclusively for a time). Dethroned High Expectations (parents tense) Serves as a second parent.

Youngest Parents relaxed Cannot compete with older Sib’s. Dominated and babied.

Middle Child Advantageous position (pressure & domination). Learn leadership without the responsibility.

Only Child No Dethronement. No older more competent sibs. Does not serve as a second parent. Parents are tense.

Family A Male 14 Female 13 Male 6 Female 5 More than 5 years split = new birth order Males vs. Females

Family B Male 16 Male 14 Male 12 Female 11 Male 9 Twins and Special Needs

Brady Bunch = Blended Family

Family C Fathers Children Male 16 Male 14 Mothers Children Female 11

Family D Fathers Children Female 14 Female 10 Mothers Children