You’ve heard and experienced it before... The oldest is held to the highest standards and the youngest is the baby who can do no wrong. Then, there's the middle child. Being stuck in the middle, at times, causes you to be forgotten and even forces you to try harder to be noticed. Middle Child Syndrome is real! But at the end of the day, you realize that it has its perks and helped shape you into the awesome person you are.

1. You're self-motivated.

Since the praise and recognition are long gone after the first born and things weren't handed to you like the baby, you learned to make things happen on your own.

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2. You're empathetic.

As a middle child, you know exactly how it feels to be left out, so you can relate to others easily.

3. You're a good negotiator.

Basically, the oldest just demanded what they wanted. The baby of the family whined. So, you know how to get what you want without being too aggressive.

4. You have all kinds of friends.

Being a middle child teaches you to be a team player. You're flexible and easygoing, so you can get along with anyone. This has shown to pay off later in life when it comes to marriage and careers.

5. You get to have a role model AND be a role model.

It’s the best of both worlds. You have an older sibling to look up to and you have a younger sibling to help along the way.

6. The oldest is already the perfect, smartest child, so you don’t even need to bother trying.

Apparently, studies show that the oldest child has the highest IQ. The middle child can be competitive, but what's the point?

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7. You’re more likely to become president.

More than half of America’s presidents were the middle child… need I say more?

8. Things are more laid back for you.

Let’s be honest, no one would even realize if you were breaking the rules.

9. Your family couldn't do it without you.

From all the skills you've acquired from being stuck in the middle, you're a peacekeeper, mediator, and the glue that holds the family together.