.         My life as the middle child is—well, a struggle. 

.         Getting yelled at, blamed for countless accidents, the day-to-day struggles are all part of being the forgotten middle child.

.         It is even worse to be the middle child with low grades. Being the middle child also makes me feel as forgotten and unloved, which is not entirely true, family is a safe place, a place that makes you feel comfortable. Well, that is what it is supposed to be, at least. 

.         Being the middle child also has benefits. According to bSmart, studies show that the middle child can grow to be more independent and quiet, compared to the oldest and youngest kid in the family, as well as learning from the oldest child to make their life a little more miserable. 

.         Now, for a little breakdown of each child:

• The Oldest- the kid who succeeds the most in life and academics,  is the runner-up on the favorite child tier, as well as pleases parents with their achievements.
• The Middle- the kid who is independent and quiet, most likely to succeed in the future, the one who begs for attention, and the most forgotten child out of the 3 kids.
• The Youngest- the kid who gets what they want by temper-tantrums, begging, and crying. The youngest is described as the most outgoing compared to their older siblings.

.         Being the middle child is mostly about being forgotten, and getting bullied by both the oldest and youngest sibling. Yes, being bullied by the youngest child may not seem possible, but it is in an Asian household, hence the family favors the kid who has outstanding grades, as well  as a great social life, which the middle child doesn’t really experience because they are more likely to grow into an independent individual.

.         Where is my forgotten middle child gang? Do you all feel the same way?