Is it true?
I'm a middle child.
Growing up, I never felt included in my siblings play. I didn't share their common friends. I went to a totally different school from them. I chose a total different path.
As I entered adulthood, I was kinda detached from the whole family thing. I learnt to be independent. Doing everything, if possible, by myself. I often wonder why do you need to burden others with your own chore?
I'm the odd ball.
Now, as I looked at my own middle child, I wonder. Will she become what I become?
I feel guilty. I have not spent time interacting with her. We are so glad she is able to play on her own. But is it good for her? Will she be as detached as I become in the future? Uh uh.
As we journeyed ahead as a family of five, I just hope I have the ability and the energy to give each child their special attention.
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