It is said that middle children are more amiable, modest, and truthful than their siblings.Not in my family, however.
The idea that middle children are the neglected, outcast siblings is a common joke and stereotype. That isn’t usually the case, however, based on my experience as the youngest of two older siblings.
In any case, studies have shown that middle children really outperformed their siblings in terms of honesty, humility, and agreeableness.
Researchers examined six aspects of personality using the HEXACO Personality Inventory: conscientiousness, extraversion,
Agreeableness, emotionality, honesty-humility, and openness to new experiences. Middle children exhibit more humility, honesty, and agreement.
For example, according to hexaco.org, those who score well on honesty and humility “avoid manipulating others for personal gain, feel little temptation to break the rules,