Its not necessary that only middle ones are left out. I am youngest and felt left out as my parents had all their focus on my elder sibling(brother) be it education, career, extra curricular etc. I think every child feels left out in some way. Eldest feels they have too much responsibility. Middle feel ignored. read more
The middle child, unlike the eldest child and the youngest child, is not given much attention. They have to go the extra mile just to get some of it. Middle children tend to be achievers because they need awards to be recognized by their parents. read more
Help your middle child feel like an important member of your family by having special date nights! Emotional Impact Dr. Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychoanalyst, first brought the effect of birth order to light. read more