1. SIBLING RELATIONSHIPS

2. FAMILY ORDER ACTIVIT Y
Students who are:
 The oldest child go to the back right corner of room.
 The youngest child go to the front right corner.
 The middle child go to the back left corner.
 The only child go to the front left corner.
Each group is to list the advantages and
disadvantages of their birth order on the
butcher paper. Each group will present their
findings.

3. BIRTH ORDER
 The order in which children are
born into a family influences the
development of the children.
 Oldest children bear the burden
of the parents heaviest
expectations and also of the
parents’ inexperience in raising
children.
 Second or third children are
generally treated in a more
relaxed way by the parents.
 Youngest children often have a
more difficult transition to
adulthood.

4. OLDEST CHILD
 Usually set up as an
example to the other
children.
 Treated more like an
adult by his/her parents.
 A high achiever.
 Given and accepts more
responsibility than the
other children.
 Usually college-bound.
 Independent.
 Affectionate.

5. MIDDLE CHILD
May work extra-hard
to get recognition.
Is usually a
peacemaker.
Is somewhat average
in schoolwork, but is
an all-around good
student.
Is usually a calm,
even-tempered adult.

6. YOUNGEST CHILD
 Gets a lot of attention,
along with a lot of
bossing.
 May be spoiled.
 Usually matures quickly.
 May be undisciplined
and irresponsible.
 Is easy -going about
school.
 Likes to associate with
someone who takes
charge of situations.

7. ONLY CHILD
Firstborns in triplicate
Even more
responsible
Even bigger
perfectionists
Usually get along
better with people
older than
themselves .

8. TIPS FOR OLDEST CHILD
 Don’t overextend yourself
 Learn to say no--- you can’t do everything
 Don’t expect so much from yourself. You don’t have to be
perfect.
 Don’t be afraid of being a detail person
 Take problem solving step -by -step
 Even though you may not like to be an example, with younger
siblings you generally are.
 Don’t let others pressure you into making decisions. Take
your time.
 Try to develop a sense of humor and laugh at your mistakes.
 Never apologize for being conscientious or over organized.

9. TIPS FOR THE MIDDLE CHILD
 Use your people skills to see both sides of issues and deal
with life as it really is.
 If you are a free spirit, fight to keep your unique qualities.
 Middle children grow up thinking that no one ever listened to
them and they never had a chance to express their ideas.
Share your ideas!
 Enjoy your many friends, but don’t spread yourself too thin.
 Don’t compare yourself to others —just be you!
 Don’t think only firstborns are leaders; you understand,
negotiate, and compromise. Try being a leader!

10. TIPS FOR THE YOUNGEST CHILD
 Accept responsibility for yourself!
 Many last borns are messy; learn to pick up af ter yourself.
 Choose jobs where you interact with people because you will
do well!
 Be less self-centered and of fer to help others.
 Don’t blame others if you’re the one who really caused the
situation.
 Your gift of humor will be an asset; use it correctly.
 Give others a chance to share the limelight. Concentrate on
asking others about them!
 Lastborns tend to be the most compatible.

11. TIPS FOR ONLY CHILDREN
 Be able to enjoy your parents, all their attention is going to be
on you so instead of fighting them enjoy it.
 Bring friends home and have them meet your parents.
 Don’t think you need to control everything, remember you are
a child and you don’t have control over everything.
 Remind yourself that it’s okay to be young!

12. SIBLING RELATIONSHIP BANK ACCOUNT
 What are some deposits into the relationship bank account?
 What are some withdrawals from the relationship bank
account?

13. SIBLINGS
 Brothers and sisters in a family.
 Can be the best of friends or worst of enemies.
 Why would these be? Give some examples.
 I KNOW YOU HAVE THEM!!

14. SIBLING RIVALRY
 Competition between brothers and sisters.
 Usually created by jealous feelings as they compete for their
parents’ love and attention or other things.
 Are there times where you feel like your parents love your
siblings more?

15. Friends may come and go, but
our siblings are always our
siblings.