Is Birth Order Really Important?

Published on this site: November 28th, 2006 - See more articles from this month

There are few people who would be bold enough to state that birth order plays no part whatsoever in our upbringing and, ultimately, in our behaviors and attitudes in adulthood.

The fact is, how we were raised is a big influence on how we behave today as adults. But there is also the fact that where we were in the lineage of our siblings played a big part in how we were treated as children and what was expected of us as we grew.

It is not a secret that in many families the first born is treated in a much different manner than, say, the last born. Throughout history and throughout most cultures this holds true. And it has not changed all that much in recent times.

To say or to believe that birth order has no influence on how we are treated as children is simply to ignore something that has proven itself to be historically correct for generations.

On the surface, birth order may not seem like such a big deal, especially in modern times when we are all expected to rise to our own levels of success in both work and relationships. After all, isn't it we who decide who we want to be? Yes and no.

Yes, we can often decide that we are not happy with the person we see ourselves as, and wish to make changes to better improve ourselves. No, in that it is often easier said than done. In many cases, we are talking about core values and core attitudes that are as much a part of our being as the color of our eyes. These are deep rooted issues, and like all things deep, they can be hard to get to without some help.

There is a new publication available, Who am i?, that attempts to help people identify their issues and show them constructive and productive ways to address those issues and to, ultimately, move forward with their lives.

The e book Who am i? explores the many reasons why we have the various attitudes and behaviors we have. Some of these attitudes and behaviors can be detrimental to our own well-being, as well as to our relationships with other people, be they family members, friends, or co-workers.

The information also delves into some solutions that we can use to better bring ourselves into line with what we believe is our true, inner self. This is the person we want to be, that unique person that we see ourselves as when we see ourselves in a good and positive light.

Of the many self-help books out there today, this one looks at our personal challenges through the sibling issue, the birth order issue that, frankly, is one of the most important aspects and influences of our lives. You can read reviews and testimonials of this groundbreaking book at the website http://www.gettingtoknowyourself.com, as well as explore some of the other areas that tie into this issue.

IPRWire Staff Writer- If you would like to learn more about birth order and possibly getting some feedback for yourself about your relationship please visit me at http://www.gettingtoknowyourself.com