Write down the most likely characteristics of a) an only child, b) a firstborn child, c) a middle-born child, and d) the youngest child.

For this discussion the topic of birth order is at the forefront. Alfred Adler was one of the first to propose that birth order might affect personality development. Siblings and birth order are important influences in social development. Singleton (only) children tend be bright and successful, like firstborn children. Interaction of siblings is prosocial, and it is imitative as well as agonistic. One way to help encourage a positive sibling relationship is to prepare the child for the arrival of the new baby and to minimize any feelings of displacement. How important do you think birth order is for the psychosocial development of children. Write down the most likely characteristics of a) an only child, b) a firstborn child, c) a middle-born child, and d) the youngest child. Are the ideas on birth order supported by contemporary research in this field. Following are a few websites they could look up for further information:
http://psycnet.apa.org/record/2009-05916-006
(Links to an external site.)
http://www.adlerian.us/birthord.htm
(Links to an external site.)
Remember to use scientific articles/websites and use in-text citations/references. No title pages are needed.

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