Oldest children are, in fact, the smartest, according to this study via CNBCMakeIt
If you're the youngest or middle child in your family, get ready for some unwelcome news: Your eldest sibling is likely right when they brag about being the oldest and the wisest.Research published in the Journal of Human Resources found that firstborn children outperform their younger siblings on cognitive tests starting from infancy — they are better set up for academic and intellectual success thanks to the type of parenting they experience.
So while your parents may love and care for all their children equally, firstborns tend to get the most mental stimulation, since they receive the undivided attention of both parents and all that first-time anxiety. This shift in parenting had no impact on a child's attitude or personality, but it did lead to increased academic confidence and performance for firstborns, according to the research, which is based on an analysis of data collected in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth.
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