Last but not least

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Brother and sister duo Stephen and Anita Mangan explore some of the stereotypes and myths around sibling relationships, as they investigate the role of these lifelong bonds throughout our lives, with the help of psychotherapist Philippa Perry. This week they're joined by their younger sister Lisa, as they ask whether we're right to paint youngest children as rebellious or rule-breaking? Lisa admits to having been an eco-warrier in her youth, and says being the baby of the family meant she could get away with more. But the trio hear how labelling lastborns in this way can actually be harmful. So are there any benefits to being born last? They hear why youngest children might make better athletes than their older siblings, because they grow up constantly having to compete against them. Finally, the Mangans ask whether it's true that only children are as selfish as the stereotypes sometimes suggest, and discover there's no research to suggest only children are disadvantaged. In fact only children tend to spend more time with adults and the research shows they might even be quicker to develop cognitive skills. Presenters: Stephen Mangan, Anita Mangan Producer: Marijke Peters Executive Producer: Sasha Feachem A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4