3 Youngest children are more confident.
While the eldest in the family may have had parents who were worried about every bump, bruise, and B earned in school, by the time they have a few more children, they’re not quite so freaked out by every minor thing that could happen to their kids. As a result, youngest children often enjoy more independence than their older siblings—and the confidence that comes along with it. And when your own self-esteem could use a leg up, start with these 70 Genius Tricks to Boost Your Confidence.