Redefining the Middle Child Stereotype: Life From the Middle | Vivian Wang | TEDxValenciaHighSchool

[@Jano_Alvis]

I'm a middle child myself, my older brother is 1 year 2 months older, and my younger sister is 6 years younger (I'm 23). When I was about 11 my parents told me that I was an unplanned child, this made me realize why my parents were the way that they were towards my siblings as opposed to me.

[@alisha2327]

♥️

[@lazylearnerrr]

Omg same, my sister is a year older and my little sister is 7 years younger. Turns out I was a failed attempt for a boy

[@Ksgr867]

I want to ask but i feel like they'll lie to me lol

[@vanshikamishra5521]

They do lie everytime 😢😢😢​@@Ksgr867

[@thug3145]

The best you can do for middle child is when you see the other two turned against the middle…take the middle child side that will mean the world to them… even if they’re lying because they’ll see you actually or listening to me and you’re not just taking their side because they know how to gang up on me

[@Earlove_44]

Hit the nail on the head

[@southpaw487]

I'm a middle child and, as I learned later, was not planned. Early on, I sought attention. When I grew up, I had a successful career (~30 years) that depended on successful negotiations. I think my experience as a middle child (seeing both sides; seeking a solution) helped me tremendously in my career.

[@karami8844]

As a middle child, I have to look after my older brother who has medical issues and my younger brother who needs financial support. I’m expected by mom to be their greatest supporter, to plan their birthday parties, to shop for their Christmas presents, etc. I cannot ask for the same support from anyone. Mom can put up with my brothers snapping and having different point of views as her, but I cannot behave the same way as them. She doesn’t really know who I am, my likes and dislikes. She doesn’t know what my favorite movies are nor my favorite music. She has never taken an interest in getting to know ME. 😢

[@Dana18.]

It’s okay don’t let it break your heart you are truly amazing !

[@swtsilver116]

👏👏👏 thank you for this. I just had my third baby and I'm super worried about my middle child. You have given me a positive perspective on being the middle child. I can't wait to discuss it with her and all the middle goodness it brings. Most importantly, I love that you said they are what brings the siblings together ❤️ because they understand true empathy; they truly do. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this speech. Wishing you nothing but the best!

[@mtbandmore6443]

It's you that have to do the work ......

[@LightInTheDark21]

The Mantle Keeps The Core And The Crust Connected... Understand The Importance Of The Lubrication Provided By The Mantle To Facilitate The Major Geographical Events On THE EARTH 😉😇

[@char7506]

I’m a middle child, I have an older brother and a younger brother. They both became successful in their military jobs, following on from our dad and grandfathers. I have certainly done a lot of questionable things and controversial choices. However I have done lots of respectable, difficult things. With support but as a young single mum with two autistic children. Yes I did have children and leave their dad with them and nothing but I also took care of them both. I was in an abusive relationship but I got out. And then I worked different jobs in the field I wanted to be in, I also got a DUI and broke my legs and ribs. My mental health declined and I took an overdose. However, now I am in my dream job, and waiting for a more secure home. I feel like my bad moments overtake my good ones. I fell out with my dad who always understood me, now he doesn’t look at me the same. My brothers have both had issues but their good moments outweigh the bad whereas with me it’s the other way round x

[@SCMxoxo]

I think being a middle child is worse when parents are split up and step parents and step siblings are involved

[@WeirdGuy_IdkTbh]

hey middles, seems nobody cares!

[@Dana18.]

Hey middle 👋🏻

[@yohanesliong4818]

Wonderful 👍👍

[@jonathantyner171]

I’m the middle child.

[@fi6594]

Nice job!

[@janetmaxwell222]

So few comments....we do not garner much attention..lol

[@shanenolan085]

⛳️🏌🏿‍♂️

[@Ksgr867]

I literally wouldn't have even gone to college (first gen grad) if i didn't steal my dads credit card for a college application. He still doesn't know until this day but it was a great unknown investment lol

[@dedeng7227]

I really love this cos I can truly relate

[@DumalaogMaryjane]

As a middle child i always feel that they didn't want me to be in their side when i invite my parents to my recognition they refused because they say thats embarrassing but when It comes to my older sister they would come even my sister didn't say anything about it when I and my older sister got to an argument she was going to curse me saying bad things to me but do you my mother doesn't even care about what she said she pretend that she didn't hear what my sister said but when i say bad things about he my mother will scold me and sometimes hit me.. but even though she always scold me and hit me i always still forgive her love her

[@ouarchahinez8162]

I feel u

[@ForensicsOnTheScene]

I was the only planned child of three kids. 😂😂 I'm the middle child. It was mind boggling to be neither the baby nor the eldest and yet be the middle child who was the only planned child and the only girl. Very odd upbringing.