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Raphael Goetter Many people have called Heartland Family Service for information on Birth Order. There are four basic positions in the family:
- Firsts are more attuned to the outside world. "Child of the Father" (Fifth children start over as first)
- Seconds are more internal. "Child of the Mother" (Sixth is second)
- Thirds are affected by the relationships of family members. "Child of the Marriage"
- Fourths are concerned about the entire family functions. "Child of the Family"
An only child is viewed as first.
Twin birth order is a matter of family perception.
In the last tip, we talked about 1st & 2nd born children. Now, let’s move on to third children. Remember, if you are a 7th child, you would have the same characteristics as a third. Describe what third children are like.
Thirds are born into a complex network of relationships, where children outnumber the parents. They tend to focus on relationship issues for the purpose of feeling connected to others. The children first and most likely to be distressed by marital or other relationship difficulties in the family. They want parents to be happy and may act as if they don’t care, but they care deeply. Can also be stubborn. They are often introspective - the kind parents often refer to as "spacey."
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Reprinted with the permission of the Heartland Family Service. © 2008 Heartland Family Service
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