For example, if child 1, 2, and 3 are three years apart and there is a gap of six years before child 4 is born and child 5 and 6 follow in two year intervals, then child 1, 2, and 3 form a birth order grouping of firstborn, middle, and last, and child 4, 5, and 6 form another grouping of first, middle, and lastborn.

Which birth order is most successful?

First-born kids tend to be leaders, like CEOS and founders, and are more likely to achieve traditional success. Middle-born children often embody a mix of the traits of older and younger siblings, and theyre very relationship-focused.

How do you ask for birth order?

You could ask Are you the oldest child? (or even eldest child). This seems to me to be more natural. Note the use of the before the adjective, which you omitted. Pedants would note that oldest implies at least three children.

How do you ask the order of siblings?

You can also say Are you the youngest in your family, to which you would reply. Yes, no, and then provide the appropriate information addressing your nth position. So where are you in the birth order of your siblings?

How do you ask someone about their siblings?

Re: How to ask about siblings I wouldnt use and with a question beginning with, do you have any I think the most common form is, do you have any brothers or sisters? followed by do you have any siblings? You can also ask whether someone is an only child, meaning s/he has no siblings.

What is your chronological birth order?

Birth order refers to the order in which siblings are born into a family. Although siblings may be ranked numerically according to their order of appearance, four positions typically are recognized: first, middle, youngest, and only child.

What is your sibling position?

For example, if a girl has an older brother and a younger sister, she usually has some of the characteristics of both a younger sister of a brother and an older sister of a sister. The sibling positions of a persons parents are also important to consider.