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The middle child, not only less loved at home, but also has difficulty creating his own family

TiranaPost
2025-02-18 13:16:32 TiranaPost

The middle child, not only less loved at home, but also has difficulty creating

Once again, confirmation comes that the child who is neither the eldest nor the youngest, but the middle child in the house, is less loved.

The concept of "middle child syndrome" suggests that middle children often feel overlooked or less favored compared to their older and younger siblings.

This perception stems from the belief that parents can focus more attention on the firstborn and youngest, leaving the middle child to struggle for attention.

Research on this topic presents mixed findings.

Middle children were less likely to return to their parents in times of crisis, indicating weaker family bonds. Furthermore, another study found that middle children are even less likely to find true love later in life, compared to their siblings.

These studies support the notion that middle children may feel less valued within the family structure and therefore also have difficulty starting a family.

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