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2. Middle children are more independent than firstborns and babies.
First-time parents tend to be extra careful and protective. With baby number two they’ve learned to trust their instincts and are more willing to let go a bit. By the third child, they’re beginning to realize how fast kids grow up so they’re ready to do more coddling.