Recently I read a paragraph about birth order, the paragraph was written by Lucille K. Forer. The title is”How Your Birth Order Influences Your Life Adjustment”. It is an interesting article. Just like Western horoscopy and Chinese used twelve animals symbolizing the twelve branches to designate years. They all talk about how personality may be influenced by the month or years when you were born. Some people believe in it, while others holds opposite opinion.
In the paragraph Forer said that the oldest child was more responsible and would be parental. I think this is close to the truth. I am the oldest child in my family and I have one younger brother. I always take care of my brother. If my parents are not at home, I will try to do my best to prepare food for my brother, even though I cannot cook. I still remember once when my parents were not at home. I tried to make a French fries. I put the potato into pot until the oil is boiling. Surprising things happened; The fries turned a black color immediately. This fact shocked me and my brother. Well, I tried again in different way. I put potato in the oil at the beginning and get it off until the oil boil. This time I succeess. I am glad that my brother still have the courage to eat the things I make after he saw my failures and is still alive after eating them.
Forer also mentions that the first child would be the barrier between parents and later children. From my personal experience, my mother always wants me to transmit information to my younger brother because they think he is more likely to listen to me. All in all, I think that Forer’s opinion in first child is close to the truth. After reading this paragraph, I gained a lot of knowledge about birth order and how it influences ones personality. But still, ones background and education is crucial to influence ones personality.
1 comment:
I enjoyed reading your reflections on the reading and your own personal experience. I had to giggle at your cooking adventure; I have had many similar "flops". My husband is very courageous, like your brother, although I always eat his cooking too. :)
In Japan, many people believe in the animals that correspond with the Chinese calendar too, but many Japanese also believe that your blood type will be an indicator of your personality. Have you heard of this? It is very interesting. I was always so surprised at how often I was asked about my blood type.
Great job! I look forward to your next posting!
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