Dottie - I think you bring up a really good point. DS7, is an oldest child, and is very cautious about trying new things and will throw his hands up almost immediately if something is more than the tiniest of efforts. He definitely lacks confidence. He has to have complete mastery of something before he will claim he can do it. I think this is an oldest child trait - at least in many famililes. Anyone else? DD3 however claims she can do anything and everything DS does. And does on many levels.
I am also an oldest. My younger brother jumped head first into everything and I was extremely tenative.
I also envy the parents who send their kid's off to school without a second thought! Those darn voices!
