The Power of Birth Order: A Mother's Perspective

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtflXRb7tWI

This is a fantastic video done by San Joaquin Valley's PBS station. They interview a mother of 3 boys and document the brothers interacting. They also speak with Barry Sommer, and educational psychologist about the power of birth order.

The mother's testimonies reflect the stereotypes behind birth order. Speaking about her first born son, she notes that he tends to try and control his siblings while playing. She says he likes to be in charge, explaining, "When the brothers line up their cars, they have to be a certain way, based on what he says."She acknowledges that her middle born is very independent. "He tried to make himself breakfast well before he was able to, creating a large mess...he though he was doing what he was supposed to be doing, and that was taking care of his own needs." Regarding her youngest son she admits, "at times, she gives into [her youngest] cause he's the baby."