It sucks being the middle child. Even though I am pushing 40 years old, the effects of being the middle child still linger with me to this day. I know my parents love me but I am always, and have always been, the least appreciated out of us three children. Middle child syndrome is very ...
Most families have one, typically they are the misunderstood middle child. Sometimes it can be any child. Strong willed children don’t conform very easily, they question everything and are often too smart for their own good. I know firsthand what it is like to live with a strong willed child. His name is Joseph and ...
Back several months ago, I wrote an article for Associated Content on The Effects of Middle Child Syndrome. At the time that I wrote this article, little did I know that I would receive so many page views, comments and even private messages regarding this article. I was simply writing an article during a moment ...
“Marsha, Marsha, Marsha!” We’ve all seen the references to “middle child syndrome” but is there really such a thing? Were you a middle child? Do you have a middle child? Did you feel different from your siblings or do you feel like your middle child feels different? My daughter is my middle child (for now, ...
Sibling rivalry presents its ugly head in many households with more than one kid. This is usually characteristic of fighting, shouting, annoying each other, and so forth. Often times, the children may seek an ally in their parents. Naturally, parents try and remain neutral, and allow the children to work out their differences. While this ...