The middle child syndrome

Ron Sorensen, Dad & Photographer, discusses how a family, team environment, can help out the middle child who can often face the toughest competition amongst siblings
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The middle child syndrome

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I'm often asked, because I have three daughters, about the middle child syndrome. When they ask that question, I'm often a little confused because I've never really considered my daughters in competition with each other. I always considered them as a team. Although, my middle daughter, Solei, was much different than my other two daughters. I was fortunate enough to have an older daughter, that is four years older. I had a chance to have a conversation with her because Solei was a very clingy, kind of, shy girl. My oldest daughter was outgoing. I had a conversation with her one day. I said, "We have to be a team here. She looks up to you. If she's having problems, I need you to help." She was very good about that. When people ask me about the competition between them, I don't think that should be in existence in a family, team environment.

Ron Sorensen, Dad & Photographer, discusses how a family, team environment, can help out the middle child who can often face the toughest competition amongst siblings

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Ron Sorensen

Dad & Photographer

Ron Sorensen is the father of Sheena, 28, Soleil, 24, and Sommer, 22. He’s been married to his wife, Sally, for 32 years, and is a photographer, artist and an avid tennis player. Ron played college sports and used principles learned as an athlete to give direction and motivation to his kids. 

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