11 Relatable Struggles Every Middle Child Will Understand
Props to all you middle children out there, because it isn't the easiest thing to deal with.
Chances are you relate to these 11 middle child problems on a spiritual level. These struggles are real. Keep scrolling to see how many of these situations touch a nerve,
You're Always the Subject of Torment
You're never not being picked on. Your family just decides to gang up on you all at once because they can. Not cool, guys!
You Miss Being the Youngest
You always envy your younger sibling, because they changed your life forever. Secretly, you love them to death. Don't worry, we won't tell them that though.
(Full House via Warner Bros. Television)
It Can Feel Like You Never Get Your Turn
If you ever had to "take turns" doing any activity with your siblings, it usually just meant that you'd be standing around while they had all the fun.
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You're No Stranger to Hand-Me-Downs
Receiving hand-me-downs is something you got to deal with. At least your younger sibling (if they're your same gender) feels your pain.
You've Never Had Your Own Bedroom
You don't know the pleasure of what it's like to have your own room. Sharing is so not caring.
(Good Luck Charlie via Disney Channel)
You're the Negotiator of the Family
You are constantly stuck in the middle when conflicts arise between your siblings. Mediating issues is your specialty.
And Your Contributions Are Always Overlooked
You feel like people don't appreciate any of the hard work you do.
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You Rarely Feel Like the Priority
Or you feel as though they just forget you all together. Birthdays aren't as fun for you as they are for everybody else.
(The Simpsons via 20th Century Fox Television)
You Only Get the Spotlight When You Act Out
Which then makes you believe you have to act all crazy just to get half of the attention your siblings receive.
You Can Get Away With a Lot
But going unnoticed has its perks. You can do just about anything and your parents won't really care.
You've Had Things Figured Out From a Young Age
You basically learn to be independent at a very young age, meaning you had your quest for global domination all planned out before anyone else.
We get it, being the middle child has it's mountains to climb. But your younger sibling feels your pain. We're guessing they relate to all of THESE youngest child struggles a little too well.