1. Consequences of Birth Order
Alfred Adler
Consequences of Birth Order

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Brady Bunch = Blended Family

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

10. Family D Fathers Children Female 14 Female 10 Mothers Children