Since I am the youngest of 7 children, I feel compelled to chime in on this one. Certainly, one has to evaluate a large cross section to obtain an accurate picture of the "way things are", but this theory doesn't hold up in my family.

Diana, being the youngest of six, did have a point that I agree with. There is certainly a big difference in how Number 1 and Number 7 were raised in my family. That said, I don't see where that fact played into the hands of this theory regarding creativity, improvisation, etc.

Most, if not all, of the siblings in my family are creative types, though in different areas. I'm the only one who's shown much interest in music, but overall, I doubt I am the most creative person amongst us. Actually, I think the middle child in my family probably qualifies as most creative.

I'd have to see the study for myself to be convinced of its accuracy. I've seen too many other families, besides my own, where this doesn't hold up either.

Randy

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