You might be the youngest child… or the oldest… or maybe you’re right in the middle. And, what about your children? Your oldest child may be a natural-born leader.  Your middle child might be a good negotiator.  And, yes, your “baby” is likely the entertainer of the family.  You may even have a very mature “only” child at home.  And, even though you can’t change the birth order of your kids, it’s still good to know the 10 ways that birth order affects your children.  Knowing your kids’ birth order can also help you adjust your parenting tactics.  You may also be interested to see how birth order affects your marriage.