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    Birth Order: The youngest as nurturer

    Birth order. According to child development characteristics, these are the expectations of my youngest child:   Feels every one bigger and more capable. Expects others to do things, make decisions, take responsibility. Feels smallest and weakest. May not be taken seriously. Becomes boss of family in getting service and own way. Develops feelings of inferiority or becomes “speeder” and overtakes older siblings. Remains “The Baby.” Places others in service. If youngest of three, often allies with oldest child against middle child. To a classroom-schooled expert, one would assume the above characteristics make sense. Yet, as I watch this little guy navigate through life as the youngest of four boys, not…