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the children, to work and earn and then to collectively spend the earnings. This is the only<br />
way to get by.<br />
Figure 3: Number of Siblings by Province<br />
Adana-Mersin<br />
Ordu<br />
Şanlıurfa<br />
Yozgat<br />
5,95<br />
6,29<br />
6,04<br />
5,96<br />
Average Number of Siblings by Gender<br />
For the boys and girls participating in the research, the average numbers of sisters is 2.88<br />
and the average number of brothers 3.16. These numbers vary from province to province<br />
(Figures 4 & 5).<br />
The findings of the research show that the survey was carried out mostly with the first,<br />
second, third, fourth or fifth child of the family. This situation is similar for all provinces. For<br />
example, in each of the four provinces, the frequency is highest on the 5th child. In Ordu<br />
one of the children participating in the research affirmed being the 14th child. The findings<br />
of the research indirectly show that families have many children.<br />
Figure 4: Number of Male Siblings by Province<br />
Adana-Mersin<br />
Ordu<br />
Şanlıurfa<br />
Yozgat<br />
3,15<br />
3,20<br />
3,08<br />
3,29<br />
Figure 5: Number of Female Siblings by Province<br />
Adana-Mersin<br />
Ordu<br />
Şanlıurfa<br />
Yozgat<br />
2,95<br />
2,98<br />
2,82<br />
2,65<br />
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