First Born Puts You First in Line For All This! — Dave’s Diary
I'm still basking in the glow of the birth of my first grandson, so indulge me in a just a couple more posts about children in general, thanks. Back in the days of the rent-a-car company commercials, Hertz bragged about being No. 1 and Avis agreed, but they claimed to be No. 2 so they tried harder!Being No. 1 certainly can have its benefits -- like the benefits of being the firstborn child! This is grandson No. 1 and his daddy, State Trooper Justin Maier and firstborn Jackson Justin Maier.
If you're a parent, chances are you've thought about birth order and how it affects your kids. Am I harder on my firstborn? Do my kids have a normal sibling relationship? Does the order in which the kids were born really matter in the long run? Turns out it does.
Scientists have done extensive studies on family make-up and how it affects not only your parenting, but your kids' health and personalities. Wonder if your oldest child is like most firstborns? Here's what science has to say:
They're more prone to asthma and allergies. Does your eldest child have breathing issues? It might be because of their birth order! According to research presented at the American Thoracic Society's 2008 International Conference, genes act differently in firstborn kids, particularly the genes responsible for asthma and allergies!
Do any of these hold true for your firstborn? (http://thestir.cafemom.com/baby/171814/11_surprising_scientific_facts_about)