Is there such a thing as Middle Child Syndrome?
Today is National Middle Child Day and we are dedicating this post to listening to middle children and their feelings...
There's nothing worse than feeling left out as a kid; stereotypically, that is how many 'middle children' have felt over the generations.
Some embrace their individuality while others dwell in their slump, feeling the negatives of being a middle child.
"Many believe birth order plays a pivotal role in children's personalities. For example, the Middle Child Syndrome describes the firstborn as the leader and the role-player. Meanwhile, the youngest one earns the title of the baby family. Therefore, the middle child's role remains undefined." (National Day Calendar)
Watch the video below depicting how middle children feel - courtesy of Reddit.
I’m the middle child
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We saw the above video and the number of comments it attracted, and it was clear to us that there is such a thing as Middle Child Syndrome.
"Many experts who study personality believe that your family’s birth order plays a role in your development. They see 'middle-child syndrome' as the idea that if you're neither the oldest child nor the youngest, you get less attention from your parents and feel 'caught in the middle'." (WebMD)
Check out this video from a trauma therapist, who lists five signs of a middle child - courtesy of TikTok.
@mia_amini As a trauma therapist, I see these traits not as faults but as signs; markers of deeper issues rooted in chilshood trauma. Recognizing and working through these can lead to profound healing and self-discovery. #ChildhoodTrauma #MiddleChildSyndrome #HealingJourney #TraumaTherapy #selfdiscovery#peoplepleaser#middlechildproblems #CapCut ♬ original sound - Psychotherapist Mia Amini
Today as we celebrate Middle Child Day, it's important for both parents and siblings alike to make middle children feel special. Spend a little time acknowledging them with their unique personality traits and the value they bring to the family.
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