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writes:Is the middle child ever wanted? Is the middle child just a hassle? I am a middle child and i live at home i am 28 years old, my younger sister is 14 years and my brother is 34 years old. my dad listens to my 14 year old sister before he,d listen to me.i work on farm he praises my sister and criticizes me and make me feel like i am isolated and i don,t have nay friends i try to make some. people are busy for the likes of me. i can,t drive to shortage of money there is no jobs because of the recession and places are closing down, i feel people don,t want to be around me because i have always felt isolated and very alone. i am very shy.The one who like me now told me i was bitch to him. All i want is one friend from the background as me i can,t related to people. living in out back of Australia where there is no body. as you know in the outback the social life is nil. i join social works too make friends but there either. i never had a boyfriend because my isolation and lack of social skills and moving is out no money.MOD NOTE: I Have put this post in to paragraphs and altered some wording to make it easier on the reader.
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reader, elliebellie  +, writes (18 April 2009):
Hi there. As a middle child i can sympathise you. There is in fact a syndrome called 'middle child syndrome' where children have a sense of no belonging. The middle child can often feel out of place as well- sometimes being treated in a similar way to the older child and sometimes being treated in a similar way to the younger child. Its a hard place to fit in. Some of the symptoms are lacking drive and direction and feeling insecure. There isn't one direct solution and i think what you need to do is start gradually changing small things in your life. I know its easier said than done but speak to your dad and let go of all those built up feelings and tell him that you feel your younger sister opinions are often considered instead of yours. Making friends is hard but being friends with your parents is harder. Sort the situation out with your dad first and see how you feel.Hope this helps. Elliex
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