11 Things Only A Middle Child Would Understand
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11 Things Only A Middle Child Would Understand

You're not the oldest and you're not the youngest, so no one pays you a lot of attention.

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11 Things Only A Middle Child Would Understand

Being the middle child isn't anyone's first choice. Although we are seen as the unlucky ones, I like to think of middle children as being the underdogs. We "mid-kids" never had it easy, and it's a blessing in some really serious disguise because we turn out all right. I mean, not to say the oldest and youngest won't make it in the real world but middle children have just been known to be more successful. So hang in there middle kids – this one's for you.

1. Not caring what you say or do.

You could suggest a place for dinner, curse out loud or just do weird stuff right in front of your family because lets face it – no one is paying that much attention to you.

2. Having to figure out everything yourself.

Your parents are too busy with your younger siblings to teach you anything, and your older sibling doesn't care about passing on those lessons so you're used to figuring everything out yourself.

3. Not feeling good enough.

Your oldest siblings are handed responsibilities and put on a pedestal and your youngest one gets away with everything because, well, they're the youngest.

4. You're an expert when it comes to arguing.

That's what years of getting the short end of the stick will get you.

5. Not being the dramatic one.

If things didn't go your way, well that was to be expected. Your siblings however, are full tantrum kicking-and-screaming professionals.

6. Being considered the "rebellious" child.

While it was never anything crazy, like breaking curfew by a few minutes or maybe getting a couple phone calls home from school. Your older sibling never dared to push the boundaries that you did.

7. Being used to being forgotten.

Your opinion is rarely asked for so your expectations are low yet somehow even that goes wrong most of the time.

8. Marching to the beat of your own drum.

Middle children are used to having to make themselves stand out in order to be noticed and this pays in the long run as they are usually more confident and cherish their uniqueness.

9. Not being the favorite.

But you don't really care because hey, it has its perks. You're never expected to carry out favors for your parents and at family gatherings you get to avoid small talk.

10. Being the easiest child.

Since you didn't have high expectations that made you a neurotic wreck (sorry oldest children) and weren't used to being just handed things. You're the perfect balance between the two.

11. You know you will be A-Okay.

While not being your family's favorite, you have learned how to take refuge in your peers. Overtime your negotiating and socializing skills will exceed your siblings and make you excel in the workplace. So cheers to your future middle kids!

(Fifty-two percent of U.S. presidents have been middle children, as well as J-Lo, Madonna and Brittany Spears...just saying.)

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