Middle child
Significado: The child born between the oldest and youngest in a family, stereotypically overlooked or neglected.
Middle child syndrome is a popular American belief that the child in the middle gets less attention than the oldest (the trailblazer) and the youngest (the baby). Middle children are stereotyped as peacemakers, people-pleasers, or rebels who act out for attention. Whether it's real psychology or pop psychology, 'middle child energy' is a widely understood concept.
Ejemplos
- I'm such a middle child — always the mediator when my siblings fight. 我就是典型的中间孩子——兄弟姐妹吵架的时候永远是调解员。Soy el típico hijo del medio — siempre haciendo de mediador cuando mis hermanos se pelean.私って典型的な真ん中っ子なんだよね。きょうだいが喧嘩するといつも仲裁役。난 전형적인 둘째야 — 형제자매가 싸우면 항상 중재자 역할이야.
- Middle child syndrome is real. My parents have ten thousand photos of my older brother and like five of me. 中间孩子综合征是真实存在的。我爸妈有我哥的照片好几万张，我的大概只有五张。El síndrome del hijo del medio es real. Mis padres tienen diez mil fotos de mi hermano mayor y unas cinco mías.ミドルチャイルド症候群はマジで存在する。親は兄の写真を何万枚も持ってるのに、私のは5枚くらいしかない。중간 아이 증후군은 실존해. 부모님은 형 사진이 수만 장인데 내 사진은 한 5장이야.
- She has major middle child energy — always trying to keep everyone happy. 她完全是中间孩子的气质——总是想让所有人都开心。Tiene una energía de hijo del medio total — siempre intentando que todos estén contentos.彼女は完全に真ん中っ子オーラが出てる。いつもみんなを幸せにしようとしてるんだよね。그녀는 완전 둘째 기질이야 — 항상 모두를 행복하게 만들려고 해.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: family dynamics, pop psychology, self-description
Tono: self-deprecating, relatable
✓ Correcto
- Classic middle child behavior.典型的中间孩子行为。Comportamiento clásico de hijo del medio.典型的な真ん中っ子の行動だね。전형적인 둘째 행동이네.
- Middle child syndrome is no joke.中间孩子综合征可不是闹着玩的。El síndrome del hijo del medio no es broma.ミドルチャイルド症候群は冗談じゃないよ。중간 아이 증후군은 농담이 아니야.
✗ Incorrecto
- Don't use 'middle child' to dismiss someone's valid feelings about being overlooked不要用'中间孩子'来否定别人因为被忽视而产生的合理感受No uses «hijo del medio» para desestimar los sentimientos legítimos de alguien que se siente ignorado誰かが無視されていると感じている正当な気持ちを「真ん中っ子だから」と片付けないこと누군가가 소외감에 대해 이야기할 때 '둘째라서 그래'라고 감정을 무시하지 말 것
Origen e historia
The concept of birth order affecting personality was popularized by Alfred Adler in the early 20th century. 'Middle child syndrome' became a mainstream American pop psychology concept, especially through parenting books and magazines in the latter 20th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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