Being the oldest child in a sibling group

Being born as the first child has its advantages, but also its difficulties. What does this particular place in the siblings imply?

• When you are born the first, you enjoy the exclusive love of your parents for a while... until the arrival of a second child!
• Feeling jealous of your little brother or sister is perfectly normal for an older child, but it's up to the parents to reassure their little one.
• In large families, being the oldest child often brings with it responsibilities that make the child an independent individual at an early age.