Middle Child Day 2025
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Now I was one to get along with most everyone and I can say that there were no hard feelings on my part. My good friend the late Dennis Walsh who also worked with us assured me she had no ill will toward me at all when I poked around for any occult underlying meaning. Suffice it to say I ended up thinking it was all pretty interesting given the fact that she actually "hit the nail on the head" in that I was "the oldest".
So I had 3 siblings who were younger than I. My sister was next. Then two brothers. My "middle child" brother is Jim.
It is said that his birth order allowed him to develop some critical skills that helped him become a successful adult. I suppose I perceive his most critical skill was a need to hook up with some homely barfly woman because it was easier to pursue than those marks I chose for myself. I suppose in the end he was far less particular and that has led to his success with all these many women he has married.
Middle children are said to have personality traits shaped by their position which include adaptability, strong negotiation skills, and increased empathy. This may sometimes be perceived as a disadvantage but it is actually forms some of their strengths such as independence, resilience, and peace making. These interpersonal skills can be valuable in various aspects of life, from getting along with others to career paths.
Today is Middle Child Day. It is observed since 1986 to honor that in-between child in the family, regardless of how stupid he or she may be otherwise. Empathy, diplomacy, and flexibility ... these are all characteristics of Jimmy. So if you engage homely barflies with whom to "marry down" or for companionship, and you are diplomatic in general and flexible in your acceptance of all the riff raff floating around — you too might be a middle child.