Middle Child

I realized that since there was such a huge age difference between the eldest 3 children and Jeananne that for most of her life Maureen was the "unloved" middle child.

http://middlechildpersonality.com/middle-child-syndrome/

MAUREEN : The eldest child is the leader, often he has strong decisive qualities that allow him to make firm decisions. This may be due to the expectations and special attention given to him by his parents.

JASON & JEANANNE: The youngest child is often lax and confident, probably the loudest and sometimes spoiled because the parents have used up their energies disciplining the others. The youngest is not much pressured than the eldest but never the less, she is given the attention she deserves.

PEGGERZ: The middle child is then left with the biggest problem, what role could he/she take in the family?
       The middle child, unlike the others, is not given much attention. The following are just some characteristics that define middle children

Middle children:
-have low self-esteem.
-need support for anything they do,
          *sometimes talents are wasted when they do not pursue their dreams.
-have a feeling of emptiness.
-are always lonely and are jealous of others.

an introvert middle child may prove to be more depressed and lonely than the extrovert middle child.

(this was obviously written by a very disgruntled middle child, hahaha but it definitely has some interesting facts to it.)

Identity crisis and lack of emotional support.
        -Identity crisis is very common to all, it is something that we continue to struggle with. In fact, everyone wishes to be different so nothing can actually be done with it.
        -Lack of emotional support. Because the eldest and youngest are the common favorites, the middle child is not given any support or attention. This unloved feeling makes them less confident and envious of others.

Birth Order	Personality Traits
First Child	Usually the most dominant and superior among the siblings
	May develop a sense of responsibility over others
	May be discouraged at times due to pressure
	Is often very competent
Second Child (Peggy)	Inferior compared to first child
	Often seeks to differ from the first child
	May get rebellious
	Tries to compete with the first child
Last Child (Jeananne?/Jason?)	No sense of responsibility
	Develops sense of inferiority over other siblings
	May take up speed and become better than siblings
Only Child (Jeananne?)	Almost definitely spoiled and pampered
	Self-centered
	Likes to do things his way
Middle Child of Three (Peggy)	Usually has “Middle Child Syndrome”
	Feels unloved and left out
	Does not get enough attention
	Seeks approval

 http://middlechildpersonality.com/birth-order-traits/

Birth Order Traits

Birth Order can have a large impact on your life. At first it may seem abstract and unimaginable, but these birth order personalities can affect your job, family and basically your entire life.
Birth Order patterns are divided into 3 basic types, these are the first child, the last child and the middle child.

The First Born (Maureen)

Strongest Personality – First borns are usually the leaders. They usually have the characteristics and qualities that enable them to make decisions easily. This maybe due to the special attention they receive since they are the first, and parents would be very excited with them.
Family Minded – First borns take the position of their parents when they are not around, making them the decision makers. They would then think of the family as their own, thus they are protective and responsible for their siblings. They are unselfish and caring by nature.

The Middle Child (Peg)

Peacekeepers – Middle children are peacekeepers by default. They are the mediators between the siblings. They are sometimes associated as “people pleasers” due to their weak personalities, but not all of them have this characteristic.
Attention Getter – By being born at the middle, middle children do not receive much attention. This causes them to get attention whenever they can through any means possible, so often they become the black sheep of the family. Lack of attention can cause a chain reaction making them lose confidence, friends and so on.

The Last Born (Jason/Jeananne)

Smartest – By being the last, they have seen the rights and wrongs of their siblings, making them the smartest. Often, the youngest will be exposed to matters between their siblings which are older, thus making them a bit mature for their age.
Spoiled – By this time, the parents are tired of their children. Most of their energies in disciplining the children have been used up, thus having none for the youngest. Because of this, the child becomes accustomed to no discipline at all, making them spoiled and hard headed.
Note: There are a lot of cases where the birth order traits are not consistent. Some factors may alter the effect of birth order, like gender, death and other unusual circumstances.

more info:

http://www.abc15.com/dpp/lifestyle/family/helping-a-family-with-middle-child-syndrome

 

Hope this helps fam :]