Is ‘eldest daughter syndrome’ real?
Is ‘eldest daughter syndrome’ real?  
Podcast: On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
Published On: Fri Jun 12 2026
Description: Eldest daughters have a reputation for being Type A and bossy. But they can also do emotional heavy lifting in families. What does science say about how birth order influences our personalities? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint