ADLERIAN OVERVIEW OF BIRTH ORDER CHARACTERISTICS Developed by Henry T. Stein, Ph.D. (This is a broad simplification of Adler's theory.) POSITION FAMILY SITUATION CHILD'S CHARACTERISTICS ONLY Birth is a miracle. Parents have no previous experience. Retains 200% attention from both parents. May become rival of one parent. Can be over-protected and spoiled. Likes being the center of adult attention.