2007-03-06 09:26:27 · 12 answers · asked by hello world 7 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yes. The middle child is often referred to as the lost child. Often the middle, or lost, child receives less attention than siblings from the parents. Thiscan lead to self-esteem issues, among other things.
2007-03-06 09:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OH! yes it sure does! I am the middle child! One older brother and one younger brother. I was the only girl. Mom always talked about her boys but I was the one who was always there for her! My Dad never thought I was as smart as my brothers. If anybody has the middle child syndrome I do!
2007-03-13 18:34:52 · answer #2 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm the youngest of three girls and the middle one is the one who gets the most attention. I'm the "lost" child of this family.
I think it depends more on the individual personalities in the family and the dynamic of that particular group more than it does some standard paradigm.
2007-03-13 03:12:05 · answer #3 · answered by Allo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am the middle child in my family. I have an older sister and two younger sisters. It works cause the younger ones are twins. I do feel like i recieve less attention and sometimes have breakdowns and emotional/ mental stress. I think it exists.
2007-03-06 09:36:05 · answer #4 · answered by shelbz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it often does exist, but it doesn't have to be a bad thing. I was a middle child but was aware most of my young life that I was different and also treated differently. I chose to overcome all of that and resolved to be my own person and not allow past circumstances to dictate my life.
2007-03-06 09:38:28 · answer #5 · answered by Jan C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything to complain about....
There is probably a Top child and bottom child syndrome too.
There has to be some reason, their life isn't as good as their counterparts.
2007-03-06 09:36:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes most recently the old myths are true when it comes to birth order and the role you will play in your home family and community.
2007-03-12 18:13:52 · answer #7 · answered by gr8ful4mel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm a middle child, not really sure though, i'm the only girl, and i get moaned at all the time, so maybe! haha x
2007-03-06 09:31:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely yes!
when , i fact, i see older people having the same syndrome as with kids. hahahahaha. well, reality bites.
2007-03-06 09:36:51 · answer #9 · answered by di_ako_guapo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Cheer up Jan, maybe you'll make the squad next year"
-- Marcia
2007-03-06 09:35:23 · answer #10 · answered by Rocketride 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋