Our family is not the norm!

Seeing as how the boys in our family are stairstep in reverse, our family is not the norm; at least the boys are taller, the younger they are. The girls seem to all be about equal in height. I will have to find another reason to resent my siblings! Ha!
Scientists in the UK have discovered that having older siblings, particular brothers can stunt growth. Experts connect the height trend to the condition of the womb as well as the mother's health following her first pregnancy. In cases of families with more than three children, the younger siblings tend to be roughly an inch shorter than the average for their age. This research may come as cold comfort, but for those of you who have been looking for reasons to resent your older siblings, you can go ahead and add "diminutive stature" to your list of grievances. Remember, it's their fault you don't make enough money or can't get dates.