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Are you a middle child? If so, you may have heard of this term: Middle Child Syndrome.
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What is Middle Child Syndrome?
Birth order somewhat influences personality type. Oldest children, for example, tend to be more reliable and conscientious. They have Type-A personalities and strict perfectionist tendencies—probably because first-time parents act extremely “by the book” and devote undivided attention to them. On the other hand, parents act most relaxed with youngest siblings, so lastborns tend to be more fun-loving and uncomplicated. However, since they’re always trying to live up to older siblings, the youngest may act self-centered, attention-seeking, and manipulative.
So where does the middle child fit in? They’re probably not praised like their older sibling or coddled like their younger one, which makes them feel excluded or neglected. This phenomenon, called middle child syndrome, also leaves them without a sense of place within the family. They might say, "No one understands me or listens to what I say." Also common: "My big brother gets to do all the fun stuff first, and everyone babies my little sister. I'm left out."
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common characteristics of middle child syndrome
1. Feelings of being left out
2. The tendency to become whatever the oldest is not
3. Feelings of not being noticed or seen
4. Stronger external social ties
5. Feelings of having to prove yourself
6. An independent streak and sense of individualism
Are you a Middle Child? Do you relate to this?
Everything You Need to Know About Middle Child Syndrome
Middle children can feel neglected, which can lead to some distinct personality traits. Here are some tips for helping middle children shine.
What is Middle Child Syndrome?
Birth order somewhat influences personality type. Oldest children, for example, tend to be more reliable and conscientious. They have Type-A personalities and strict perfectionist tendencies—probably because first-time parents act extremely “by the book” and devote undivided attention to them. On the other hand, parents act most relaxed with youngest siblings, so lastborns tend to be more fun-loving and uncomplicated. However, since they’re always trying to live up to older siblings, the youngest may act self-centered, attention-seeking, and manipulative.
So where does the middle child fit in? They’re probably not praised like their older sibling or coddled like their younger one, which makes them feel excluded or neglected. This phenomenon, called middle child syndrome, also leaves them without a sense of place within the family. They might say, "No one understands me or listens to what I say." Also common: "My big brother gets to do all the fun stuff first, and everyone babies my little sister. I'm left out."
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Understand what experts say about middle child syndrome: including strengths like adaptability and diplomacy.
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common characteristics of middle child syndrome
1. Feelings of being left out
2. The tendency to become whatever the oldest is not
3. Feelings of not being noticed or seen
4. Stronger external social ties
5. Feelings of having to prove yourself
6. An independent streak and sense of individualism
Are you a Middle Child? Do you relate to this?
