More Psychological Input

This video is from a news station in St. Louis. The program is called FOX 2 News in the Morning. The host interviews Behavioral Pediatrician, Dr. Tim Jordan. Tim outlines the three tiers of birth order. They even mention famous celebrities who are first, middle, and youngest children. But my favorite line is, "There could be a ten year gap, there could be a 15 month gap. But I think a lot of things come into play, not just the birth order." It is good to remember that although some stereotypes have scientific backing and are shockingly accurate at times, that they are not constraints on individuals. They are simply inclinations towards and explanations for sibling behavior.