Are you a middle child? Well, I am and let me say it's a lot worse than what you may think it is. All you older and younger siblings think you have it "the worst". Clearly, you don't know what the word worst means then. I'm not saying that you older and younger siblings don't have any problems and stuff that annoys you. Anyone can argue for which is "the worst" role to play in your family. In my opinion, it's the middle child role. Possibly because I am one but also for the difference in the way I am treated compared to my older sister and younger brother. Also, this blog is about my personal experiences and family situation. I'm saying that this blog might not be the same for other middle kids.
The Cons
- No one notices you it's almost as if you're invisible
- You get blamed more than any other sibling even if you didn't do anything
- You tend to be a little more emotionally unstable from trying to keep your family together (also it doesn't help when your parents are divorced)
- You constantly get picked on or teased
- You can never get a break from your family problems
- No one cares about your thoughts or opinions
The Pros
- If you're sneaky enough you can get away with things
- You get to know a lot of "gossip" from trying to help your family with their problems
- When your parents want your attention and try to notice you they can be a little too caring and loving (which isn't bad because every middle child wants to be noticed)
- You can be you and not care what anyone thinks (since you've gotten used to that from your siblings)
Thoughts
It's hard to be a middle child. There are a lot more Cons than Pros. A middle child is like the glue trying to keep your family together (it doesn't always work out though). A lot of middle kids easily can relate to the same exact things. Not enough attention, being teased, and different treatment than your other siblings. We middle children are here for each other and understand the pain. To learn more about this got to https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/middle-child-syndrome#the-science & https://www.thecut.com/2018/07/the-middle-child-is-going-extinct.html
Also, FUN FACT, August 12 is National Middle Child Day.
