Proudly Asian 073 - Being Firstborns
Oct 16, 2023
Being a firstborn in an Asian family comes with high expectations, responsibilities, and being the role model to younger siblings. The podcast explores the challenges of being the eldest child, setting boundaries, and taking care of oneself. The speakers share personal experiences of being firstborns and discuss sibling dynamics, difficult conversations with parents, and challenging traditional expectations. They also address misconceptions about firstborns and invite listeners to share their own experiences.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Growing up as a first-born child
03:16 • 14min
Sibling Dynamics and Finding Identity
17:17 • 20min
Firstborn Struggles and Difficult Conversations
37:00 • 7min
The Experience of Being a Firstborn and Challenging Expectations
44:03 • 2min
Navigating the Dynamics of Asian Family Relationships and Setting Boundaries
46:31 • 20min
Navigating Communication with Parents
01:06:10 • 2min
Misconceptions and Assumptions about Firstborns
01:08:07 • 7min