25 tweets that hilariously depict what it's like being the middle child in a family
If you happen to be a middle child yourself, there is a good chance these tweets will echo your thoughts.
Being a middle child is not always a cakewalk, but it prepares them for the world outside, which is not kind to everybody. Moreover, "middles" are often the coolest of the lot. While they may have spent their childhood blissfully hiding in the shadows, they also benefit from it as it contributes to their personality. Middle children often say that they have looked up to their older siblings, learned from their mistakes and still become role models for the younger ones. Getting to play both roles is sure to sculpt one's personality in a good way.
Moreover, Alfred Adler, the psychologist behind birth theories, said that middle children are often the best of the lot, per Very Well Mind. According to his theory, the oldest child is more authoritarian and feels all-powerful due to high expectations. The youngest is more often than not spoiled, while the middle child is even-tempered but is often sandwiched between the younger and the older. If you are wondering what it is like to be the middle child, here is a compilation of the funniest yet sometimes out-of-sorts posts on the matter and if you happen to be a middle child yourself, there is a good chance these tweets will echo your thoughts.
1. It's a given
2. Nevermind, I'll hold it in
I'm a middle child. I haven't uttered a complete sentence out loud at a family gathering since 1987
— JP 🍍 (@JPLFR80) March 9, 2024
3. (Not) based on true events
The most unbelievable part of the Home Alone movies is that Kevin is the youngest child. No way does a mom forget the baby. Now a middle child. No one remembers the middle child.
— Mommeh Dearest (@mommeh_dearest) November 16, 2021
4. Get a place of your own
When my family decides to get a dog for Christmas despite the fact that I'm allergic to dogs... #middlechildproblems
— Matt Petrosino (@Matt_Petrosino) December 26, 2016
5. The bright side
Why am I so good at UNO? Idk maybe it’s because I’m a middle child so I’m used to being overlooked AKA nobody even notices when I have 1 card left!!! Hello!!!
— Abi Moore (@abimoore11) November 23, 2018
6. Here's hoping
we, the middle children
— Eugene Lee Yang (@EugeneLeeYang) August 8, 2017
WILL ONE DAY RULE IT ALL!
OUR SIBLINGS WILL SERVE US!
AND ALL WILL BOW TO THE MIDDLE CHILD!
*cries into pillow*
7. Born ready
My entire life as a middle child has been training for the part of my job that involves community management.
— Lauren Katz (@Laur_Katz) February 17, 2017
8. Now, that's unfair, even for a middle child
Its confirmed that my family has a group chat that includes everyone except for me #middlechildproblems
— Blair (@blairmptak) January 24, 2015
9. At least, he asked.
My dad just asked me if was going to Mel's choir concert on Monday... I'm in choir.... #forgottenone. #middlechildproblems
— Sam Heeren (@HeerenSam) December 14, 2013
10. It's better to realize sooner than later
My 5-year-old, last night circa 11 pm, speaking perhaps the truest words she has ever uttered: “I’m a middle child and I’M LOSING MY MIND!”
— Ashley Parker (@AshleyRParker) August 2, 2024
11. Better safe than sorry!
how paranoid is the 7 yo middle child about someone taking over the TV he's trying to watch?
— Dadman Walking (@dadmann_walking) April 23, 2020
He's brushing his teeth trying to hold 2 remotes in his other hand.
12. Why do I have a name?
#GrowingUpAMiddleChild getting called all your siblings names' but your own by everyone in the family including your mother
— venus ruled jupiterian. (@Jahniquexo) July 22, 2015
13. How sad is too sad?
14. Visual representation
He just realized he was now the middle child pic.twitter.com/t7CBl4mTgQ
— morning suN🌄 (@veva_peter) September 15, 2021
15. Think!!
People being aghast that my family knows about this account is so funny. I’m the middle child, what are they gonna do, pay attention?
— MsLee🌷 (miyazaki’s chosen prophet) (@All_Lee24) August 18, 2024
16. FOMO comes naturally to us!
17. There, she said it
Adobe Flash Player is the needy middle child of software.
— Quinn Sutherland (@ReelQuinn) June 16, 2015
18. Source of origin
looking through old photos and have managed to find the start of my #middlechildproblems pic.twitter.com/zE3b421cQm
— Emmy Griffiths (@emmyfg) August 19, 2018
19. Custom made
Only us middle kids will understand. Happy #NationalMiddleChildDay! pic.twitter.com/wmVGFMBzTS
— Alex Sembra (@alexsembra) August 12, 2019
20. Elite yet rejected
21. Ready for the world
My oldest child sends me silly TikToks through the day. My middle child just sent me plans of how to make a fire torch and this should tell you everything you need to know about a second born child
— Maryfairyboberry🧚🏻♀️ (@maryfairybobrry) July 11, 2021
22. It's been so long without it, that I don't know otherwise
Nobody:
— Princess | Mindfulness | Conscious Parenting (@themultiplemom) May 13, 2022
My middle child: let’s fight
Me: how bout let’s love
Him: love is boring
23. Gen X middle children, y'all okay?
Boomers and Millenials going after each other and completely ignoring the existence of Gen-X totally tracks with our “middle child” character arc.
— nika (@nikalamity) March 14, 2024
24. Can't help
Our middle child was complaining about the style of the hand-me-downs from her older sister.
— The Dad (@thedad) June 8, 2023
Sorry kid, you’re not a true middle child if you’re allowed your own sense of style.
25. There's a reason
I mean, it's ridiculous. I don't demand attention because I'm a Leo. I demand attention because I'm a middle child.
— Mara Wilson (@MaraWilson) September 27, 2017
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