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Which are you, and how true is it?
I am the oldest child.
Oldest Child
In school, first-borns tend to work harder for grades than do later-borns. They often grow to be more competitive and to have higher educational and career aspirations. Any enumeration of prominent people, eminent scholars, even presidents of the United States contains a high percent of first-borns.
I don't know about all of that but I got pretty good grades in school.
Here are some personality traits that are common in first-borns:
Confident: All that attention over everything you do makes you more likely to believe in yourself.
No not me.
Determined: Because your family might depend on you to get things done, you're probably good about finishing the projects you start.
Sometimes. Not all of the time.
Born Leader: Whether on the soccer field or in the classroom, you are often in charge. Oldest children are usually given the responsibility of baby-sitting and taking care of the house, so they get early training in being the boss.
No, I am not a born leader.
Organized: You probably know where to find things, like your books, your Mom's keys, or your homework assignment. Even if your folders are a little messy, it's likely that you have a system.
I would say that I am pretty organized.
Eager to Please: It's easy for oldest children to fall into this routine because they started out with a very strong need for Mom and Dad's approval, and eventually this spilled over to other adults such as teachers or coaches. When there's a job to be done, it's usually a first-born who jumps up and says "I'll do it!"
This is me I can never say no to anyone. I want everyone to be happy and if that means me not being happy in the process so be it.
Likes to Avoid Trouble: When people expect a great deal from you, it can be hard to speak up or complain about something. You might not want to be seen as causing problems or less than "perfect."
This is so me. When I fight with someone I hate it. I would rather just suck it up and not say a word than have an argument and then I hold it all in and it gets worse and then I end up blowing up.
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