Generally, older siblings tend to be more successful academically and economically.
According to studies, this trend has been observed across various countries and contexts. While individual success is multifaceted and depends on numerous factors, research suggests a statistical advantage for older siblings in terms of education and financial outcomes. This advantage isn't deterministic, but represents a tendency.
Reasons cited often relate to factors such as:
- Parental investment: Firstborns often receive undivided attention and resources in their early years.
- Role modeling: Older siblings sometimes act as role models, even unintentionally, which can be beneficial to their academic or professional trajectory.
- Family dynamics: The overall family dynamic and available resources are likely to shift between the birth of the first child and subsequent children. The first born may be able to capitalize more on family resources before those are spread.
- Confidence: Older siblings, from a young age, may develop self-confidence and leadership skills that contribute to their success.
It is important to recognize that success is subjective and defined differently by various people.
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