Family of origin influencing gender desire

[trifecta]

From bullying and competition, yeah.

I had a friend who came from a large family and was then bounced through a few foster homes. He said the youngest middle kids had the most difficult position in a large family. I know it's not always the case but I think there is some truth to it. You're not big enough to effectively defend yourself against the older kids but you don't have the buffer of being the baby or in this case the only boy or girl.

I think age gaps make a difference, too. I would be surprised if your kids fit this pattern, Atomic.

[atomic sagebrush]

Very interesting, thanks! Makes a good deal of sense.

[Bane Harper]

What a cool family story