2 Middle children seek attention.
While it’s not always true that middle children act out, they do tend to seek more attention than their older or younger siblings—and with good reason. Being stuck in this position often means that middle children are eager to entertain, impress, or just generally direct the spotlight toward them whenever possible, knowing that it’s not often shining in their direction at home.
“The second-born child may try to find their own spotlight,” says Kulaga. “If the firstborn is this responsible overachiever, the second born must find their spotlight, too. This is where you might see the second child rebelling or being very competitive.”
