Study: Firstborn girls most successful

Research shows that firstborn girls are likely to be the most ambitious and successful children in their families. Think Beyonce, Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey and Sheryl Sandberg. Citing research of scientists from the University of Essex in the UK, Salon magazine said the “oldest children are 16% more likely to excel academically than younger siblings.” But more significantly, “eldest daughters are an additional four percent more likely to go on to higher education than eldest sons – the next most successful sibling type.” Lead researcher Feifei Bu said one possible explanation is “parental investment.”

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