I must disagree

Posted by Leslie on June 26th, 2007 | No Comments

A new study suggests that older siblings have a higher IQ than their younger brothers or sisters. I really hate studies like this, because there’s just so many people who can disprove it. I can name several families, my own included, where the younger children are “smarter” or have a higher IQ.

There are many studies on breastfeeding. Now I’m one to admit it’s the healthiest for the baby but when they claimed it can lower ear infections, I had to shout out. My sister breastfed both babies and both kids had numerous, horrible ear infections. I couldn’t nurse any of my kids and they almost never had an ear infection. Probably it was all due to genetics, not the act of nursing.

Anyway, like statistics, I think studies can highlight whatever point you want to make. Thoughts?