BOR Research paper

Isaiah Guerrero
Mr. Joshua Ostini
Honors English 2
26 August 2014
                                                           Research Destiny
      Research and reality are two similar subjects that can be either truthful or deceiving. I am an only child and looked at some birth research that I related to as well as some research that I did not relate to.
      Firstly, one of the pieces of research stated that only children “Get along well with those older or younger (but not the same age)”. Throughout my life I have gotten along fine with my peers as well those younger than me. For example, one of my cousins has been my closest companion since birth, and we are only two months apart in age. Also, I get along very well with my younger cousins but not so much with the older ones. It just depends on the experiences you share and how well your personalities click.
      Second, is the part where the research is wrong (well at least for many other students and I). Apparently, only children are “cold-blooded”. I don’t know too many only children, but the ones that I do know certainly aren’t cold-blooded. I know that I can sometimes be a little mean, but to be cold-blooded is an entire new level of evil. Many other only children and I aren’t cold-blooded. To be cold-blooded is to have no sympathy, mercy, and not be affected by emotions which I find to be the opposite. Being an only child you are able to build a strong bond and open communication with your parents and family. Since there is no sibling competition, parents are able to give more one on one time which leads to a greater understanding of the world and mannerisms. Having these skills makes it easier to relate or empathize with others. My parents have always supported me and give me their undivided attention and I in return try to offer the same to others.
      The last piece of research that I found the most relatable to was that only children are “critical of self and others”. This is probably a trait found in most only children. When it comes to myself, I’m extremely critical of myself as well as others. For example, whenever I get like an 8 out 10 on a little quiz, I freak out because it’s considered a B. Also, when others fail to do things correctly, it bothers me because it usually ends up hurting me (especially when it’s a team effort). I try to give a 100% most of the time and I expect others to do the same or at least try.
     This Birth Order Research conducted definitely related to numerous only children with a few traits that didn’t quite relate. In conclusion I found that about 80% of traits found in the research were relatable to me, but I didn’t find myself quite associated with the other 20%.