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Ever heard of 'eldest daughter syndrome'?

Discover the challenges and strengths of being the firstborn female

Ever heard of 'eldest daughter syndrome'?
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Niamh Hynes
06/05/2025 13:30 ‧ 2 weeks ago | StarsInsider

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Are you the oldest in your family, and female identifying? If so, you might resonate with a term used to describe a common phenomenon, known as "eldest daughter syndrome." We've learned that birth order can affect our personality, and there are prevailing stereotypes about where we come in the family lineup. But what makes being the oldest daughter in the family such a character-defining experience that we're coming up with new terms (not yet psychologically recognized) to describe it?

Click on to discover eldest daughter syndrome, and understand if you've fallen victim to it.

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