Sibling Birth Order
Shivaani Kohok explores why the order in which we are born shapes the way we see ourselves and how we relate to others – whether we’re the eldest, the youngest or in the middle.
Shivaani Kohok explores why so many people feel that the order in which we are born shapes our character and destiny. Whether you’re the eldest, the youngest or a middle child can make a difference to how we see ourselves and how we relate to others, according to psychologists. And some studies suggest that there economic and educational advantages to being the first or later born child – depending where in the world you live. Herself the eldest of three, Shivaani talks with other sisters of different ages to find out why they love or hate their place in their sibling hierarchy.
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Does the order in which we're born form our characters?
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- Mon 2 Apr 2018 12:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service except News Internet
- Mon 2 Apr 2018 21:06GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service except News Internet
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