what does your birth order say about you

came across this insightful article about how birth order affects behaviour in children (but i think in a way, it can be applied to us as adults as well).

i only copy and pasted the stuff i thought was particularly interesting. but if you want to read more, it's linked.

Firstborn Child (only Child, Too)

Firstborn children ask lots of questions and want details. They thrive on being in control, on time, and organized. These kids have a strong need for approval. Kids who are firstborns are likely to be the best readers in your class. That's because firstborns are generally like little adults -- perfectionistic, reliable, and conscientious. They don't want to make mistakes. They like structure and order. And they're motivated to achieve. Firstborn children can be compliant or strong-willed.

Middle-born child

Unlike the firstborn child, the middle child is harder to define. Middle children have lots of pressures coming from different directions. So you have to look at the entire family to understand the specific pressures on the middle child.

Middle children often feel misunderstood and out of place. "So they often go outside the family to create another kind of 'family' where they can feel special," says Leman. "Middle children generally have many friends."

They often are mediators, and they avoid conflicts.

Last-born Child

The baby might be born last but is seldom least.

Last-born children are often affectionate and uncomplicated. They can be charming one minute and rebellious the next. Babies thrive on praise and encouragement. Babies often tend to manipulate, charm with an engaging personality, blame others, and show off. Many last-borns are messy and are poor readers.

Last-born children may try to shirk responsibility.

haha wonder how much of that was true for you guys. personally, i embody a lot of the traits she observes in first-born children. i naturally like taking charge of a situation, and can get bossy sometimes :P and i'm pretty organised, i like putting things in order, and yes, i need the approval of people to feel really satisfied about my work or feel good about myself. but trying to rely less on the approval of others but more of God's (the person who really matters). still a work in progress.

so, what do you think? do the traits match you? i'd like to hear about it :)