| > ... a note and or notes relating to THE ONLY CHILD*?
> OR any inputs or books on this?
> my *so and I are both only children, ....
You might pose your question in TERZA::PSYCHOLOGY. The readership
seems to come equipped with bibliographies.
I know lots of research has been done on the relationship between
birth-order, behavior, marriage patterns, and life patterns.
Among the findings I remember ...
Child number 1 is usually the most successful in career (where
the success scale is academic achievement and income)
Eldest child Smith tends to marry middle or younger sibling Brown.
In life patterns, any child who was born 6 years of more after the
previous sibling behaves as a eldest child.
Middle children tend to be more self-contained and go their own way.
I.e., they are less likely than an eldest or youngest to argue
with a parent about a permission -- they will simply go do what
they want.
There was lots of info about "onlies" -- for instance, "onlies" have
many of the characterists of an "eldest" plus some special
characteristics -- but I forget everything else (probably lack of
identification; I'm child 9 of 11).
Also, there is a psychologist (perhaps psychiatrist?) in the Boston
area named Dr. Treadway who concentrates on birth order in his
personal and group therapy efforts. I saw him on a Boston TV interview
program, discussing marriage and birth order relationships. You could
probably just call his office and ask for a bibliography - he will
have one if he does any teaching.
If you find any terrific books or resources, could you post them here?
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Hi
I'm new to this 'conference-writing', etc. So hope this input is
getting in the right place. Regarding the question about books
on 'only' children. There is a pretty good book (I've only read
parts of it) which is titled "THE BIRTH ORDER BOOK." Unfortunately
I don't have the author's name with me, but I could get it if it's
needed. While reading the book I decided to make a copy of the
chapter entitled "Birth Order and Marriage." If anyone wants a
copy of that, I'd be happy to make it and forward it to you. Just
let me know.
Joan
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