Posted by Perciever on May 30, 2000 at 19:21:46:
The Catholic families of a few generations ago were typically large with four or more children.
Where I live the Mormons encourage large families.
Of course the motive is largely based upon the biblical passage 'go forth and replentish the earth'.
Most modern industrialized countries now recognizing the serious impact of overpopulation, covertly and even overtly discourage large families. Not to mention single taxpayers such as myself must bear the burden of couples reproducing like insects and small rodents.
Nevertheless all people are beautiful and have a right to live a fulfilling life.
Now, on to fourth borns.
Felt challenge - being excluded by the
third born
Solution - dont listen to self
bad feeling - anger
felt loss - belonging
justice - not justice exists; one must get even
thinking - analyze things from every angle
emotional dichotomy - empathy/anger
anger source = being blamed
Humor - insults suggesting stupidity, lazyness
Relates by - entertaining others with witty
expressions
Relational problem - trapped by others feelings
Procrastination - puts off tasks to spite others
Blind spot - inability to trust others
Boundaries - no respect for others boundaries
strict boundaries for self
Strengths - thinking, understanding , ambition
Love - giving
Listens by - listens only to self or other, not
both at same time
Well developed fourth borns become very expert, knowledgeable in their professions. They deal with feeling not enough was left for them (being on bottom of family order). Most fourths I;ve known are in the human need triad 2-7-9