Dr. Capanna-Hodge refers to the middle child as “the family’s bridge” and “has a natural gift for bringing people together, smoothing over conflicts and making sure everyone feels heard.”“Growing up between siblings teaches middle children how to navigate relationships, making them expert problem-solvers and negotiators as adults,” she says. Dr. Orren adds that being the “peace maker” is an attempt to appease all of the family members and create solutions that benefit everyone.Related: What Your Sibling Birth Order Reveals About Your Personality Traits
Dr. Orren notes that middle children are thought to be more easygoing, social and, as mentioned, adaptable—meaning that they can conform to a variety of situations.Related: What Is ‘Eldest Daughter Syndrome?’ 11 Signs To Look For, According to Psychologists
4. They roll with the punches.
Some middle children can feel overlooked at times, but this only fuels their determination to stand out, according to Dr. Capanna-Hodge. “They can be a real underdog because they work hard to prove themselves in ways their first or last born siblings don’t have to,” she says. “So, it’s no surprise that so many successful entrepreneurs and leaders are middle children, because they’ve been pushing for recognition their whole lives.” 6. They’re loyal.
Why It’s Good To Be in the Middle
Whether these are traits you see in your own child, or if you recognize them in yourself, you should know that it’s a positive thing to be born in the middle. In fact, the idea that middle children are completely “forgotten” is more about perception than reality, Dr. Capanna-Hodge says. “They may not always be in the spotlight, but that actually helps them develop independence, adaptability and resilience,” she explains. It’s a viewpoint shared by Dr. Orren, who says, “As adults, the same general characteristics of adaptability and independence often lead to success both socially and professionally.” Over time, middle children quietly develop their strengths in a different way than their "bossy" first-born and "free-spirited" younger siblings, according to Dr. Capanna-Hodge, explaining that each middle child finds “their own way in the world and develop into independent humans."She goes on to say that if you’re a parent to a middle child, you don’t need to worry about them, explaining, “They’re gaining skills that will serve them for life."
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Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Ed.D., LPC, an integrative mental health expert and school psychologistPamela Orren, PhD, a clinical psychologist and behavioral health manager at Kaiser Permanente Read More Details
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