The vacuum effect has the ability to hide gaps and crevices that ultimately grow into canyons. Therefore, it is imperative to take time to individually build a stronger bond with children, so each of them knows and is affirmed of your love and support of them. Tell them, “I see you, and I like you.” Parents of twins and medical researchers have concluded in an Edinburgh University study on "nature" (genetics) versus "nurture" (environment) and which is more impactful on a child’s development noticed that nature and nurture are equally crucial to raising a child or twins.  Thus, it is essential to remember that each child is an individual with different perceptions of what love and happiness are. So, as parents, we must treat them as humans, with the brain and heart working together to find the right balance in their lives for happiness and peace.

This is a very real and well-studied fact in child development. The middle child will feel left out and often neglected, making them feel like they need to work extra hard to gain the parent's affection. They usually fight for their parent's attention, positive or negative. But there is hope for the middle child as they will gain their independence faster and more than likely become overachievers because they are motivated to become noticed or affirmed.