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McSullivan
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I knew it!
First borns have higher IQs than younger sibs.
Thoughts?
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Posted 6/22/07 11:49 AM  |
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curliegirl
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Gina
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Re: I knew it!
No way, not in my family!!!! Sorry Jen, maybe we're the same!
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| Posted 6/22/07 11:50 AM |
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Beth
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Beth
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Re: I knew it!
as a first born, I agree
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| Posted 6/22/07 11:50 AM |
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curliegirl
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Re: I knew it!
Posted by Beth1210
as a first born, I agree
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| Posted 6/22/07 11:51 AM |
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baghag
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Re: I knew it!
 I sent that article to my younger sister and brother this morning.
Kidding aside, my sister is WAAAAAY smarter than I am.
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| Posted 6/22/07 11:51 AM |
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Ophelia
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remember, when Gulliver traveled....
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Re: I knew it!
I am a first born.
I am not sure how much "smarter" I am than my siblings, but I definitely started talking, reading, and writing very early...and I know it was b/c my mom spent more time with me than she was able to with my other siblings...so the article and it's "nurture' argument could definitely have some merit.
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| Posted 6/22/07 11:54 AM |
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betty
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Beth
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Re: I knew it!
No way! I'm the oldest and my sister is defiantely smarter than I am!
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| Posted 6/22/07 11:55 AM |
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chikita315
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M-lo
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Re: I knew it!
I concur
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| Posted 6/22/07 11:55 AM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Re: I knew it!
Posted by Beth1210
as a first born, I agree
ditto!!
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| Posted 6/22/07 12:00 PM |
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CaMacho
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Jess
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Re: I knew it!
Posted by betty
No way! I'm the oldest and my sister is defiantely smarter than I am!
Ditto!
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| Posted 6/22/07 12:01 PM |
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CaseyGirl
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Jen - counting my blessings...
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Re: I knew it!
It's true in my family
<~~~~first born 
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| Posted 6/22/07 12:03 PM |
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Superkat
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K
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Re: I knew it!
Definitely NOT true in my family. 
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| Posted 6/22/07 12:04 PM |
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MrsPJB2007
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Re: I knew it!
i'm the youngest of seven
my siblings are all eee-diots.
i am a genius
'nuff said
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| Posted 6/22/07 12:05 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: I knew it!
Not true in my family.
However as a parent I could see how that could happen with the demands of a toddler & a newborn.
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| Posted 6/22/07 12:11 PM |
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chikita315
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M-lo
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Re: I knew it!
I sent the link to my sister and she replied with this
2nd Born Needs Perfection
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| Posted 6/22/07 12:19 PM |
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SoinLove
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Kristin
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Re: I knew it!
Do 2 or 3 points really make that much of a difference?
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| Posted 6/22/07 12:21 PM |
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MrsNaunie
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Lauren
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Re: I knew it!
IQ speaking- it's not true in my family- I have a higher IQ than my older sister.
But we fit all the other theories- she is more driven, ambitious, hard working- i need attention, and am more th ecreative type (ima middle).
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| Posted 6/22/07 12:22 PM |
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pmpkn087
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Re: I knew it!
THIS is definately true! At least for me. I am second born and I would rather not hand in something than to hand it in less than perfect. Also, I would rather not go somewhere than to arrive late.
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| Posted 6/22/07 12:24 PM |
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Geraldine
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Re: I knew it!
That can't be true.....DH is wayyyy smarter then his older brother
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| Posted 6/22/07 1:28 PM |
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LaurenExp
Waiting patiently for baby sis
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L-Diddy EDD 11/11/11 :)
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Re: I knew it!
Okay, maybe my brother's smarter, but I'm better looking
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| Posted 6/22/07 1:31 PM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: I knew it!
I'm the oldest so I agree!
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| Posted 6/22/07 1:35 PM |
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Jessica
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Re: I knew it!
Posted by MelToddJulia
I'm the oldest so I agree!
ditto
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| Posted 6/22/07 1:36 PM |
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Chrisnamy
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Re: I knew it!
Not in my Family!
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| Posted 6/22/07 1:38 PM |
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MrsRivera
2 under 2...whew!!
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Beth
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Re: I knew it!
not true for my sister and I...I had a MUCH easier time getting through school. I was one of those people that got through high school without studying
...of course, I thought I could get through college the same way and BOMBED my first year! 
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| Posted 6/22/07 1:45 PM |
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nov04libride
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Re: I knew it!
Posted by Ophelia
I am not sure how much "smarter" I am than my siblings, but I definitely started talking, reading, and writing very early...and I know it was b/c my mom spent more time with me than she was able to with my other siblings...so the article and it's "nurture' argument could definitely have some merit.
I am second born, but I agree with what you said, and what they mention in the article
"He surmised that older children are showered with attention early in life and treated as leaders in the family. They are handed more responsibility after younger siblings are born and live with higher expectations from their parents."
I do see that happening. And objectively my older brother is more of a success than I am, though our IQs are identical. 
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