2. FAMILY ORDER ACTIVIT Y
Students who are:
The oldest child go to the back right corner of room.
The youngest child go to the front right corner.
The middle child go to the back left corner.
The only child go to the front left corner.
Each group is to list the advantages and
disadvantages of their birth order on the
butcher paper. Each group will present their
findings.
3. BIRTH ORDER
The order in which children are
born into a family influences the
development of the children.
Oldest children bear the burden
of the parents heaviest
expectations and also of the
parents’ inexperience in raising
children.
Second or third children are
generally treated in a more
relaxed way by the parents.
Youngest children often have a
more difficult transition to
adulthood.
4. OLDEST CHILD
Usually set up as an
example to the other
children.
Treated more like an
adult by his/her parents.
A high achiever.
Given and accepts more
responsibility than the
other children.
Usually college-bound.
Independent.
Affectionate.
5. MIDDLE CHILD
May work extra-hard
to get recognition.
Is usually a
peacemaker.
Is somewhat average
in schoolwork, but is
an all-around good
student.
Is usually a calm,
even-tempered adult.
6. YOUNGEST CHILD
Gets a lot of attention,
along with a lot of
bossing.
May be spoiled.
Usually matures quickly.
May be undisciplined
and irresponsible.
Is easy -going about
school.
Likes to associate with
someone who takes
charge of situations.
7. ONLY CHILD
Firstborns in triplicate
Even more
responsible
Even bigger
perfectionists
Usually get along
better with people
older than
themselves .
8. TIPS FOR OLDEST CHILD
Don’t overextend yourself
Learn to say no--- you can’t do everything
Don’t expect so much from yourself. You don’t have to be
perfect.
Don’t be afraid of being a detail person
Take problem solving step -by -step
Even though you may not like to be an example, with younger
siblings you generally are.
Don’t let others pressure you into making decisions. Take
your time.
Try to develop a sense of humor and laugh at your mistakes.
Never apologize for being conscientious or over organized.
9. TIPS FOR THE MIDDLE CHILD
Use your people skills to see both sides of issues and deal
with life as it really is.
If you are a free spirit, fight to keep your unique qualities.
Middle children grow up thinking that no one ever listened to
them and they never had a chance to express their ideas.
Share your ideas!
Enjoy your many friends, but don’t spread yourself too thin.
Don’t compare yourself to others —just be you!
Don’t think only firstborns are leaders; you understand,
negotiate, and compromise. Try being a leader!
10. TIPS FOR THE YOUNGEST CHILD
Accept responsibility for yourself!
Many last borns are messy; learn to pick up af ter yourself.
Choose jobs where you interact with people because you will
do well!
Be less self-centered and of fer to help others.
Don’t blame others if you’re the one who really caused the
situation.
Your gift of humor will be an asset; use it correctly.
Give others a chance to share the limelight. Concentrate on
asking others about them!
Lastborns tend to be the most compatible.
11. TIPS FOR ONLY CHILDREN
Be able to enjoy your parents, all their attention is going to be
on you so instead of fighting them enjoy it.
Bring friends home and have them meet your parents.
Don’t think you need to control everything, remember you are
a child and you don’t have control over everything.
Remind yourself that it’s okay to be young!
12. SIBLING RELATIONSHIP BANK ACCOUNT
What are some deposits into the relationship bank account?
What are some withdrawals from the relationship bank
account?
13. SIBLINGS
Brothers and sisters in a family.
Can be the best of friends or worst of enemies.
Why would these be? Give some examples.
I KNOW YOU HAVE THEM!!
14. SIBLING RIVALRY
Competition between brothers and sisters.
Usually created by jealous feelings as they compete for their
parents’ love and attention or other things.
Are there times where you feel like your parents love your
siblings more?