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Of course, we all have our own opinions on the matter.
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But what do the experts think?
Heres what we found.
Oldest children usually enjoy a period of exclusive attention.
Middle children are often called peacekeepers within the family.
A middle child may also compete for attention due to their middle status.
(Weve all heard of middle child syndrome.)
This gives them great skills as employees and also makes them excellent team players and partners.
However, this can also lead to them feeling like they are lagging behind or are insignificant.
This post was originally published inGlamourUK.
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