Not only do first-born children get more attention and less hand-me-downs than their siblings...
...it turns out they’re smarter too – but not by much. A lot of studies have been done on the subject and they keep coming up with the same results. The most extensive study out of Norway found that eldest children had an IQ nearly 3 points higher on average than the second-born siblings – and about 4 points higher than third-borns.
Before you start bragging about your first-born IQ status – keep in mind you may owe it all to your younger siblings. The author of the study believes that it’s the teaching and bossing around of the little brothers and sisters that elevate the eldest IQ.
If you’re a middle child – you are considered more sociable and a better negotiator.
If you’re the baby – you’re the most caring, creative and flexible of the bunch.
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