1. What do you think birth order is?
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What do you think birth order is?
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2. Family Relationships

3. Birth Order
The order in which children are born into a family influences the development of the children.

4. Oldest Child An example to the other children.
Treated more like an adult by his/her parents.
A high achiever.
Responsible
Independent.

5. Middle Child May work extra-hard to get recognition. Peacemaker.
Is usually a calm, even-tempered adult.

6. Youngest Child Bossy May be spoiled. irresponsible.
Is easy-going about school.

7. Only Child
Mature for their age
Perfectionists
Diligent
Leaders

8. Sibling Rivalry Competition among children.
It can occur at any age, even into adult life.
Sibling relationship is probably the strongest.

9. Family Placement Activity
You will be assigned a birth order and placed in groups.
Each group is to list the advantages and disadvantages of their birth order on the butcher paper. (Must have 3 each)
Each group will present their findings.
Oldest
Middle
Youngest
Only Child

10. Toothpaste Activity Once we have said something,
Student draws a line on the black paper with the toothpaste for every degrading thing I say and a circle for every positive comment.
Give the paper to another students.
Have this student put the toothpaste back into the tube of toothpaste.
Once we have said something,
we can never take the words back –
they have left their mark!