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First, it is assumed that the space of all possible events can be easily enumerated, providing an extensional definition of outcomes: {BB, BG, GB, GG}. [9] This notation indicates that there are four possible combinations of children, labeling boys B and girls G, and using the first letter to represent the older child.
Using the same argument as before it becomes clear that the number on the gate is 13, and the ages 9, 2 and 2. [5] A criticism of this problem is that a household may have two children of the same age in terms of natural numbers, but different birthdays, such as children in a mixed-parent household.
It is possible to extend the problem to ask how many people in a group are necessary for there to be a greater than 50% probability that at least 3, 4, 5, etc. of the group share the same birthday. The first few values are as follows: >50% probability of 3 people sharing a birthday - 88 people; >50% probability of 4 people sharing a birthday ...
“Kids of older parents often grow up fast,” Dr. Quimby says. “They’re usually engaging with parents who've gathered decades of wisdom, which helps them think and act beyond their years.” 2.
The youngest children are told they're the baby of the family, and the oldest children are called mini-parents. Middle children are—predictably—more likely to be told they're "stuck in the ...
Although conflicts between children and parents increase during adolescence, these are just relatively minor issues. Regarding their important life issues, most adolescents still share the same attitudes and values as their parents. [141] During childhood, siblings are a source of conflict and frustration as well as a support system. [142]
"A lot of people have said things, both good and bad," said M.L., who is 16 and transgender. She asked to be identified only by initials because of the threats young athletes like her have faced ...
Four of their children, including a set of twins, were dead. The other 16 were 10 boys and six girls; the oldest of them was 24. [94] 20 Dolores and Prosper Grenier 1961 Dolores Grenier, aged 43, of Waterville, Maine, gave birth to her 20th child in April 1961. During 26 years of marriage she gave birth to 12 sons and eight daughters, including ...