Middle Child

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others are middle children. Being the middle child is perfect training for being neglected at work and in relationships. And as middle child you’re the one that secretly keeps the family from falling apart. 

As a middle child, you’re like a streetlight. No one really notices you. Because you are always there. You give light to everyone around you. You make sure they feel safe in dark times. But in your darkness, no one really sees you. Even though you make everyone safe. 

Interestingly, the middle child is the one your parents actually planned for. Now even though no one notices, they will always need you. You aren’t afraid to say things how it is. And it doesn’t matter if it’s good or bad. You will always expose the truth. 

Studies show that middle children grow up to be skillful manipulators, successful leaders, and cooperative problem solvers because they aren’t used to getting their way. They’re typically more patient, adventurous and open to new ideas. Like taking over the world.

The middle child is most likely to effect change than any other birth order. There is something special about the middle child. Smart, sassy, funny, full of life and strong willed. They love the hardest and protect their elder and younger siblings from everyone.

The middle child always feels adopted (and they might be). You’re the reason rules exist in the house. The middle child ends up with things that are too big for the baby of the house, but too small for the oldest. Middle child, if you feel neglected, forgotten and forlorn…

It’s not fatal. Just difficult. 

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