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First Born Advantage (2008)

by Kevin Leman(Favorite Author)

3.68 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0800733371 (ISBN13: 9780800733377)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Baker Books

review 1: This isn't a bad book to read, but really, its best for anyone who is generally socially awkward and wants to change that (especially the last chapter on making friends as a first born.)General premise -- you might not be the oldest child, but you still might be a first born. Leman discusses the ways that parents screw up their first borns, and ways to help and encourage them. He also talks about how you, as a first born, might need to deal with some parental issues, or change/adjust some of your tendencies.I'm an oldest child (of two girls) with a little over 4 years between us. But I'm not a textbook first born according to Leman. Might be personality, might be something my parents did. Nonetheless, this book got me thinking about how I interact with my son (currently my... more only child) to help him become better adjusted as a first born.
review 2: Dr Kevin Leman's books are always fun and easy reads. This book, a follow on of his earlier, Birth Order Book, is no different. In it he explains why first born children tend to be movers, shakers and high achievers. However, this advantage may in some cases result in first born becoming discouraged perfectionists. At work, at home, in relationships, Dr Leman tells first borns how to use their first Ron advantage and what to not do. less

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