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Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse

Recognise these 8 traits? Then you probably grew up in a big family

Large family.

Did you grow up in a large family? You might have developed these eight traits as a result - we asked a psychologist to explains why.

We know that having siblings can have a profound impact on kids, with eldest daughters often suffering from eldest daughter syndrome and teenagers experiencing a surprising effect on their mental health when their siblings are young. If you've got siblings, the way they shape your life will be something you'll understand intimately. But what about those who come from large families and have more siblings than fingers to count them on?

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