It has been argued that the order of one's birth can impact everything from the child's intelligence to a boy's sexual orientation. And it is almost taken for granted by many that birth order affects a child's personality, but are there really any scientific research with strong evidence to support these claims? Sociologist of education Dr. Lucy Bailey helps us separate the facts from fiction.

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