6 Reasons Growing Up a Middle Child Gave Me the Best of Both Worlds

Everything with the firstborn is a test as your parents learn to navigate their new journey of parenthood. Some things will work out great, and others are a lesson (like when my older sister gave herself a haircut). I'm not saying the middle child is perfect, but we learn from our older siblings as they lead the path we'll find ourselves on. Applying to colleges was less scary because I already had someone go through the process; I knew what to look out for and what to avoid.