Their behavior traits are not as firmly etched as the first-born’s, for their role model is usually not the parents much, but their FRIENDS. Friends are VERY important to this birth order. Also, middle-borns (and seconds) can observe first-born and pick up some traits there, or decide to go in the other direction.
Although they’re far more outgoing than first-borns, middles are the most secretive. They’re also the most monogamous of all birth orders (My middle brother really takes to children and married life) and have less hang-ups. (There’s not as much parental pressure to succeed.) In essence, they’re very balanced.
They have excellent people-oriented social skills and often make great managers and leaders because they understand compromise and negotiation.
Now, a few words about the youngest, last but definitely not least in the family. These are true “people persons” or life’s of the party. The babies are often charming, friendly manipulators who have a large desire to make their mark on the world. They’re also rather absentminded, and tend to have real highs, deep lows. They crave attention, and are often the family clown or entertainer. People-oriented vocations are their forte. This group makes great salespeople!
Last-borns can be cocky, however, and they don’t worry about the after-effects of their actions or decisions. While they’re uncomplicated and affectionate, they can also be rebellious, temperamental, spoiled, and impatient.
This birth order could benefit by learning to be neat, accepting more responsibility, be less self-centered, and admit their faults, don’t blame others. And try not to hog the spotlight!
By: Pat Jacobs
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