A second opinion on the myths about the second child
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Are you a classic first child? A stereotypical second child? An obvious only child? We tend to put a lot of stock into the notion that our birth order, or how many siblings we have, shapes our personalities and outcomes. But according to journalist Lynn Berger, the science is in â and birth order has no effect. None. She explains why so many of us still hold those beliefs, and more, in a discussion about her new book, Second Thoughts: On Having and Being a Second Child.
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‘A lot of parents end up having a second child so their first child will have a sibling
Why do people choose to have a second child and what does it mean to be one? Writer Lynn Berger, in her book Second Thoughts: On Having and Being a Second Child, explores the many beliefs and assumptions surrounding birth order and second children. She joined Emma to talk about how her second pregnancy inspired her to think about her relationship with her own sibling.