s that are likely to fit first-born, middle, youngest, and only children.
             According to Leman¡s theory, first-borns tend to be ¡§perfectionist, reliable, conscientious, list makers, well organized, hard driving, natural leader, critical, serious, scholarly, logical, doesn¡t like surprises, and loves computers¡ (Leman, 1998, p. 15). He also notes that first borns often hold positions of high authority or achievement. One might say they possess a certain ¡§take charge¡ leadership ability that impels them to reach for the stars! Where does this natural goal-oriented tendency stem from? In actuality, the answer may lie in the first born child¡s relationship with mom and dad. Another predominant issue is the forced acceptance of a new younger sibling into their lives, taking their place (not always easy!). These realities help form the child¡s template, placing him/her into two possible categories: the compliant nurturer and caregiver, or the aggressive hard driver. In essence, the compliant caregiver would constantly seek mom and dad¡s approval as a child, later needing the approval of teachers, bosses, and other authority figures later in life. Having always been ¡§the responsible one¡, they must constantly live up to the expectations the world imposes on them to resolve situations and to, quite simply, get the job done. On the other hand, the assertive first born learns to set goals by observing parents who are high achievers, thinking ¡§this is what I must strive to become¡.
             This brings us to the ever so mysterious middle child, one who is often misunderstood! In more specific terms, Leman describes the middle child as ¡§mediator, compromising, diplomatic, avoids conflict, independent, loyal to piers, many friends, secretive, and unspoiled¡ (Leman, 1998, p. 15). Interestingly enough however, he later identifies the middle child as an inconsistent paradox, often exhibiting traits that ar...