what is your birth order? does it affect your personality?

I found this on this site : http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/family/birthorder/article2.html "Here are some personality traits that are common in first-borns: Confident: All that attention over everything you do makes you more likely to believe in yourself. Determined: Because your family might depend on you to get things done, you're probably good about finishing the projects you start. Born Leader: Whether on the soccer field or in the classroom, you are often in charge. Oldest children are usually given the responsibility of baby-sitting and taking care of the house, so they get early training in being the boss. Organized: You probably know where to find things, like your books, your Mom's keys, or your homework assignment. Even if your folders are a little messy, it's likely that you have a system. Eager to Please: It's easy for oldest children to fall into this routine because they started out with a very strong need for Mom and Dad's approval, and eventually this spilled over to other adults such as teachers or coaches. When there's a job to be done, it's usually a first-born who jumps up and says "I'll do it!" Likes to Avoid Trouble: When people expect a great deal from you, it can be hard to speak up or complain about something. You might not want to be seen as causing problems or less than "perfect."" I think I am a pretty typical first born. I'm very protective of my little sister. My parents let her do a whole lot more things than they would have ever let me do too. The only things I don't agree with is the confidence part. My sister has much more confidence than I do.

I am a little different I think. I am all of the above. I am the only child of my mother and my father and was raised as an only child for 8 years. My father had 3 girls before he had me, but was only a big part of 1 of their lives and signed over his parental rights on her when I was about 3 due to having terminal cancer. So, I am an only child and my father's youngest. When I was 8 years old my mother had another child and of him and I, I am the oldest and we were raised together so really, I feel like the oldest. I also have 2 step brothers. Now, if you put us all together, I am in the middle. Anyway, I am very responsible whereas my brother isn't. I think responsibility comes with being the first born, myself.

I think we are all looking for our parents approval. I was the first of two children. I think it forms you. For instance all the first time parent mistakes are made on the oldest. We are given a lot of responsibility becouse we are the oldest. Looing back I think it made me the person I a today. Thanks for the question you just reinded me I need to thank my mom.

I am the youngest and I don't think birth order has much to do with it.. the other poster stated they were eldest and their parents expected more from them. I am the youngest, but I was in Gifted classes, my sister was points away from being gifted, but I was always expected to do better. They were never happy with a B from me, but my sister could bring home C's & D's. So I think it depends on the parents and how they treat the children, not the birth order.

Birth order has a big role in changing or developing personality. I am an elder brother and I always have to look out for my younger siblings. Everything I do I have to see that they think good of it. My parents have much more expectations from me. It almost always feels like Im a role model.