thirdborns

Thirdborns refers to individuals who are the third child born into their family. This designation is purely based on birth order and does not imply any inherent traits or characteristics that are exclusive to thirdborns. Like any position within a family structure, being a thirdborn can influence a person's upbringing and experiences, but these influences are highly individual and can vary greatly depending on family size, parental attention, and the dynamics between siblings.

Sociological and psychological discussions on birth order often categorize children into firstborn, middle, and lastborn. A thirdborn typically falls into the middle child category if the family has more than three children, or the lastborn category if they are the youngest. The term "thirdborn" itself is less commonly studied in academic literature compared to broader categories like "middle child."

Anecdotal observations and popular psychology sometimes attribute certain personality tendencies to middle children, which could potentially apply to thirdborns in larger families. These might include traits like independence, diplomacy, or a desire for attention due to feeling overlooked. However, these are generalizations and should not be taken as definitive characteristics. The actual experience of being a thirdborn is shaped by a complex interplay of familial, social, and personal factors.