Identical twins but different interests
Odland sisters may not share the same interests but they share a bond as sisters
March 9, 2018
Identical twins are usually assumed to be the same personality wise. Same hair, same face, same sense of humor, same interests, same…person.
In some twins that’s right, but who knew that identical twins could have completely fraternal personalities?
For this set of twins, Charlotte and Molly Odland, they’ve known since a young age that they were very different when it came to their interests and hobbies. While Molly is interested in horseback riding, Charlotte is interested in band and fine arts as a euphonium player.
We realized we had different interests around kindergarten. She liked to ride horses, but I think they’re dirty and they smell.
— Charlotte Odland
“We realized we had different interests around kindergarten” Charlotte said, “She liked to ride horses, but I think they’re dirty and they smell.”
Growing up with such different interests has perks for the Odland twins.
They never have to compete against each other when it comes to something, and they’re able to be their own person.
“We’re able to have different experiences throughout life,” Molly said, “and we’re not held to the same standards as each other.”
That takes a lot of stress off of the twins because they aren’t constantly compared to the other twin, and they don’t have to worry about being being better or as good as one another at a certain thing or hobby.
For Molly horseback riding is a big part of her life. Spending a lot of her time riding while her twin sister, Charlotte, spends most of her time with the marching band here at McCallum.
Her love for horseback riding started around the age of 5 when she was taken to ride in England by her grandma.
“She took me to a place up in England with horses,” Molly said, “and after I came back that’s all I wanted to do.”
“We’re able to have different experiences throughout life, and we’re not held to the same standards as each other.
— Molly Odland
Although being so different can be seen as unusual, it can actually make the bond between the twins. Starting from an early age they always had the instinct to protect each other.
During the year in kindergarten, their bond was showcased when a boy was running to push Charlotte off of the swings, but before he could push her off Molly ran up and tackled him.
Even though these twins don’t spend all their free time together, and have different interests, they are able to share a bond with each other. Whether it’s horseback riding or marching band, they support each other in the things they do.
They may be identical twins … but they have fraternal personalities.
Andrew • Feb 2, 2024 at 7:02 am
I don’t even know why people automatically assume identical twins will have the same interests. OF COURSE they can like different things, it’s not unusual at all. In some cases they like the same stuff, but that’s normally just because they’ve been raised in a very similar way. Most of the time you will always be able to tell them apart. Also, there is a difference between identical and monozygotic twins. Monozygotics come from the same egg, and identical twins are monozygotics that happen to LOOK more similar, dress the same, style their hair same way, etc.
Olive Gentry Metcalf • Oct 5, 2020 at 12:27 pm
I liked the article, I think it would’ve been nice to hear more about Charlotte and her enthusiasm for marching band.
Maria • Jun 29, 2019 at 10:10 am
It’s a Intresting story but could use more evidence about theirs bond
Reed • Mar 29, 2018 at 12:11 pm
I think this is cool story especially looking into students life and seeing their relationships. It would be cool to see this continued into more students lives and their interests.
Ellen Fox • Mar 29, 2018 at 11:33 am
This was a really sweet story and it’s cool to be able to get to know some students that go to mac.
Reed • Mar 28, 2018 at 2:25 pm
I feel like this story could’ve had more information in it. It’s interesting but I feel like some more quotes from the twins could’ve been helpful. This story could maybe be incorporated with the story’s of other twins and be even better.
Holt Atkinson • Mar 26, 2018 at 1:51 pm
This had a great story and vocabulary to express this story very well.