As the first born, am I the smartest? Maybe – but siblings shape us in far more interesting ways
- Posted on June 2, 2025
- By The Guardian
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As the first born, am I the smartest? Maybe – but siblings shape us in far more interesting ways

A new book explores the impact of birth order, but how we measure up against our brothers and sisters can be complex, says writer and journalist Imogen West-Knights