When it comes to schoolwork, first-born tend to have higher IQ's and be more productive than their younger siblings (Ohio State University). Many times the most attention is paid to the first-born and along with getting the most attention; the first-born gets the most work (Leman 46). More is expected from first born; therefore, they often grow up faster because they are the ones setting the example for the younger brothers and sisters (Leman, 46). Many first born feel that since they have had to " toe the line," their siblings have it easier than they did. Fro the most part, this is true. As each child is added to the typical family, the rules and regulations are relaxed a little more (Leman, 45). In general too much is expected from the born-born. The majority of people who seek professional counseling are first born or only children. There are at least two good reasons first born usually come in such downright upright (and sometimes a little uptight) packages. Those two reasons are Mom and Dad. Brand-new parents tend to be a paradox when it comes to their first-born child. One side of them is overprotective, anxious, tentative, and inconsistent. The other side can be strict in discipline, demanding, always pushing an encouraging more and better performance. All things considered, first-born problems turn out the most "normal.".
In addition to the labels mentioned before, first-born children tend to be goal oriented, self-sacrificing, conservative, believers in authority and ritual, and self-reliant. First born, in general, are people who like structure and order. They have a tendency to enter professions that are rather exacting. First born children can be found in great numbers in positions like accountants, bookkeepers, executive secretaries, engineers, and more recently, jobs including computers, journalist, important business leaders, respective individuals, etc. Peter Jennings (TV journalist), Billy Cosby (actor), Steven Jobs (Apple), Albert Einstein (scientist), Sam Walton (Wal-Mart), and Ted Turner (Turner Broadcasting).
