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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 38 MIN

Is ‘eldest daughter syndrome’ real?

from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR

Eldest daughters have a reputation for being Type A and bossy. But they can also do emotional heavy lifting in families. What does science say about how birth order influences our personalities? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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