The pros and cons of being the oldest child 14 Articles

by Courtney Shay

There are many pros and cons to being an older child. Naturally, the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, so younger children may always say that being older is best while older children may feel that being you...read more

by G. Lee

Some psychologists claim that we can spot first-borns and last-borns from their personality. The differences in personalities between the first-born and the last-born are generally so contrasting that one can tell one from...read more

by Ramalingam Subramaniam

The pros and cons of being the oldest child It is a gift to born as a human being. People will be doubly happy when you are born as a male child. But as you grow old, you become the oldest or eldest child in the family ...read more

by Claire Connolly

Both my partner and I have had the experience of being the oldest child in our families. Most of my feelings on the subject are his as well so I would reckon that a lot of eldest children go through pretty much the same ...read more

by Jeff Miskell

I am the oldest child in my family. There are four siblings in all, and being the oldest child has had more cons than pros. However when the good times did finally happen it was a great experience that I will never forge...read more

by full circle

There aren't many pros to speak of but I will try my best to show the half filled cup before we proceed to the half empty part. As a mother now, I know that there is something special about the first child. You can love...read more

by Louise Bossom

The pros and cons of being the eldest child vary as to how many other siblings there are. If, for example, there are just two, like in my case, the older child can be treated almost the same as the youngest, depending on t...read more

by Laura Leigh Fields

I am the oldest of more than ten children. Most of them are half siblings, however. As a result of being the oldest, I think I often made the most sacrifices. Not only was I the most mature, I developed a nurturing complex...read more

by Tracy Censhaw

Being the oldest child was not easy for me growing up. I am the oldest of four. My sister is six and a half years younger than me. My brothers are eleven and thirteen years younger. When it comes to the pros and cons of...read more

by S.D. Bills

I am the oldest of four. I have three younger sisters. Positives stemming from being oldest included being put in charge when Mom and Dad weren't around, being the "example" for the other kids, and being expected to be...read more

by Claireen Louise

THE PROS AND CONS OF BEING THE OLDEST CHILD Am I my brother's keeper? - Genesis 4:9 Since the beginning of time there has been sibling rivalry. Brothers and sisters constantly compare, and are aware of who is gettin...read more

by Jennifer Upchurch

Being the oldest child may be difficult at times cause yout hink you getting left out when the new arrival comes along, but in ways it can be a good thing too. In ways you can help out around the house and help with the...read more

by A.J. Carron

Not bad for me. I'm the eldest of seven. I have two sisters and four brothers. When we were growing up in the countryside I was always looked upon as the "leader" and was proud to be the first to learn the important fa...read more

by Achilles Windsor

Being an older child has its advantages and its disadvantages. As an older child, you have power. However, as stated in the Spiderman movies "With power comes responsibility." There is no greater responsibility tha...read more