I chose this topic because I am a mother of 4 girls, ages 12, 5, 2, and 5 weeks. I can relate to a lot of what the "stereotypes" of what can be expected from each child according to their birth order.
According to text, the firstborn becomes the leader of the children within the family, and may act as their protector in the neighborhood as well. I can see this in my oldest daughter due to her experience in taking control of her younger sisters. She is often called on to babysit younger sisters and keep them in line. …
