Is being the second oldest child hard?

Question

Does that mean that you have to take on more responsiblitlty than you have to

Answer 1

I don´t know but it is very common that the second child is much hard... And my case is not an exception.... My second daughter is tremendously hard....

Answer 2

I am the second oldest and also the youngest. My brother, the oldest. Has no clue about taking on responsibility. I have always helped out with my parents. I have been at my parents side night and day for months on end when they both went major illnesses while my brother just went off and did his own thing. I had a family and children of my own to take care of and though he had nothing he never seemed to care about my parents. However my husband is the oldest and his brother who is the 2nd of 8, is very much like my older brother. We help out all the time with the parents and my brother in law doesnt do anything. He makes empty promises about doing stuff but my husband ends up being the one to do it.

Answer 3

No harder than being any other child really. They say that most of the burden falls to the oldest child, which can generally be true, but there's no rule. Sometimes, the youngest child acts more mature because they're the youngest, for example. Typically, the middle child is the one who feels the most ignored, but can respond in a number of ways (being quieter, or conversely, being more outgoing to accomodate for this supposed shortcoming). So, there's no set, absolute rule. As kids, our parents would want us to learn and take on responsibility-- and this is a good thing, to understand that you often have to work to achieve, and to make ends meet. But don't forget to enjoy yourself as well-- you're only a kid once (depending on if you're already past that age). It's definitely a balancing act! Good luck.

Answer 4

Yes it can be more difficult as one is always looking up to see how the eldest is doing. It is far more difficult being middle child in group of three as baby seems special and oldest seems special. But just enjoy being you because as you grow you can make your own self shine out and you can outshine anyone.

Answer 5

im the second oldest of 6, and yes, i have to be watching my sibs all the time since my older sister is always lounging around and going out with friends. so yes, sometimes they do have more responsibility

Answer 6

Not as hard as being one of 6.

Answer 7

have no idea I am the oldest child

Answer 8

It depend how responsibility you are willing to take. Parent gave birth and enough to take responsibility. You have to be enough fair with your part. Life is give and take. If you are going to give something naturally you will take too.

Answer 9

i think so in terms the older one always think they are in control just cause they are older. in some cases i guess you hope to live up to the oldest but not me........

Answer 10

Depends if you've got any sisters or brothers.