Everyone loves the oldest child because the parents can rely on them, they watch out for their siblings and they're so confidently attractive. Of course the Youngest Child Wins because they're the "baby", but what does that leave the one in the middle? Truth in Television. It's common to blame or demonize the parents, but in most cases, they do not realize the situation, and need it brought up to them. There are also times when the parents do see there is a problem, but do not know how to handle it. Examples of Middle Child Syndrome include: