Cue all the “notice me” jokes…it’s National Middle Child Day! Though I can’t personally relate (only child here), middle children are known for typical feelings of being left out or invisible, also known as Middle Child Syndrome.
According to the National Day Calendar, Aug. 12 recognizes the middle child of the family. “The ‘Middle Child Syndrome’ states that the first-born is often the leader and the role-player while the youngest one is always considered the baby of the family, therefore, leaving the middle child without a special ‘role’.” But it’s not all bad. The listing for National Middle Child Day goes on to say that studies have shown middle children to be artistic and creative.
Other characteristics of middle children, according to Psychology Today, include being great negotiators, powerful trailblazers and justice-seekers. In other words, don’t buy into all myths about middle children.
So here’s to all the Stephanie Tanners, Cory Matthewses, Jan Bradys, Lisa Simpsons, Bill Gateses, Jennifer Lopezes, Chris Hemsworths, Pippa Middletons (and many more) of the world. Today’s your day!
Twitter Celebrates Middle Children Everywhere
S/O to all the middle children — Happy #NationalMiddleChildDay pic.twitter.com/sLPbWX3gkg
— Refinery29 (@Refinery29) August 12, 2016
Me every time my other siblings were in trouble, but I wasn't, because they forgot I exist. #NationalMiddleChildDay pic.twitter.com/FzjZIxMNc0
— Britt Elise (@brittfavre22) August 12, 2016
#NationalMiddleChildDay I thought I'd show you a picture of me when I was younger pic.twitter.com/YRqO7VAzlh
— thank u, next (@breathinsteph_) August 12, 2016
Oh the one day a year we are acknowledged #NationalMiddleChildDay
— Alanna (@itsjustalanna) August 12, 2016
ironic how today is always forgotten… #NationalMiddleChildDay
— Mags (@madiganmags) August 12, 2016
Happy #NationalMiddleChildDay
Did you remember? Don't worry, no one ever does. pic.twitter.com/Y31amdZngz
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) August 12, 2016
#NationalMiddleChildDay omg. Dis my time to shine
— H (@ahoy_hannah) August 12, 2016
Middle children get all the backlash of 1st kid's mistakes & none of the slack 3rd kids get. #NationalMiddleChildDay pic.twitter.com/W7vqdvZlsi
— Dexter Goad (@ShadowDogProd) August 12, 2016
Yay a day for me, because cleary I'm the coolest in the family. #NationalMiddleChildDay pic.twitter.com/U4FXgbSQ69
— kylie (@kylielaurayno) August 12, 2016
Apparently today is #NationalMiddleChildDay, not that anyone would care or notice sorta like our existence in general
— siobhan diores (@8thHouseHoney) August 12, 2016
For #NationalMiddleChildDay, it's all about Jan, Jan, Jan! pic.twitter.com/Kk3kjvdBmC
— MeTV (@MeTV) August 12, 2016
Happy #NationalMiddleChildDay congrats to you for being self sufficient, hope nobody ignores you today.
— kg (@KelsieGEmbler) August 12, 2016
Happy #NationalMiddleChildDay to all the Ediths out there! pic.twitter.com/hjn0L6BfG3
— Despicable Me (@DespicableMe) August 12, 2016
Happy #NationalMiddleChildDay to my fellow neglected children ✊
— Katerina (@fankatstic) August 12, 2016
It's #NationalMiddleChildDay …. I'd make some sort of joke or announcement, but no one would hear me
— Jackie (@Jac_Ryan) August 12, 2016
Today is MY day! #NationalMiddleChildDay pic.twitter.com/4RgVtdJenE
— Scott McGillivray (@smcgillivray) August 12, 2016
#NationalMiddleChildDay … Wow finally some attention. Lmao thank you for acknowledging me, I don't usually get that.
— Sioux. (@JDInYourVeins_) August 12, 2016
As the youngest child I just wanna say my day better be tomorrow or this afternoon or I make a scene #NationalMiddleChildDay
— Kevin Flood (@FLOOKLYN) August 12, 2016
It's #NationalMiddleChildDay so I offer our rallying cry, "NOTICE MEEEEEEEEE"
— Kate (@katethewasp) August 12, 2016
shoutout to all my fellow middle children. here's to a life of insecurity and self-doubt #NationalMiddleChildDay pic.twitter.com/AV6UARGWdS
— Kathleen (@kathleenkatkath) August 12, 2016
HAPPY #NationalMiddleChildDay to all the middle children out there. Today is your day pic.twitter.com/idtlvVT05T
— Vic (@victoria__rosas) August 12, 2016
Happy #NationalMiddleChildDay we all come together on this day to recognize the significance we don't have
— Harleigh (@HWattinger) August 12, 2016
#NationalMiddleChildDay FINALLY A DAY FOR ME, HAHA MOM!!! pic.twitter.com/nrkNZpk3QW
— sky ⚛ (@adashofrm) August 12, 2016
Happy #NationalMiddleChildDay! pic.twitter.com/ggkCZXr5nb
— Med Center Mazda (@MedCenterMazda) August 12, 2016
Today is YOUR day middle children! #NationalMiddleChildDay #MiddleChildDay pic.twitter.com/jS1lnjjGNo
— NBC12 WWBT Richmond (@NBC12) August 12, 2016
Does this sound familiar to anyone?! #NationalMiddleChildDay pic.twitter.com/h1FXC1IOlQ
— The Works (@TheWorksStores) August 12, 2016
When i tell people im the middle child #NationalMiddleChildDay pic.twitter.com/1OWc5zVIQ0
— trash (@Ashtern_Irwern) August 12, 2016
"Being a middle child is like the middle of a Oreo, the best part" #NationalMiddleChildDay
— liz (@LizzieLiebert) August 12, 2016
tips for every middle child #NationalMiddleChildDay pic.twitter.com/hEe2SkgeKn
— trash (@Ashtern_Irwern) August 12, 2016
Shout-out to everyone out there that's a middle child! Today is your day to let it all out. #NationalMiddleChildDay https://t.co/6QpsgNigol
— Fresh off the Boat (@FreshOffShow) August 12, 2016
Today is my day. Happy #NationalMiddleChildDay pic.twitter.com/AeB56bEinn
— Marianne Wright (@mariannelitman) August 12, 2016
#NationalMiddleChildDay
"Oh, you're _____ younger sister, right?"
"Aren't you _____ older sister?"— Christa Ross (@ross_christa) August 12, 2016
Wow I have a whole day dedicated to me, I feel so special #NationalMiddleChildDay pic.twitter.com/r8W7TSdO5R
— CARESHA ABEG (@mortalslut) August 12, 2016
Happy #NationalMiddleChildDay !!!Oh, you forgot? No worries. Most people do. pic.twitter.com/C3uhfq70mw
— Roxy Striar (@roxystriar) August 12, 2016
Today is national middle child day so naturally no one is paying attention. #NationalMiddleChildDay
— Dana Weiss (@TheDanaWeiss) August 12, 2016
Are you a middle child? Share how you’re celebrating in the comments below!
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