Assignment 22 Eleanor Badgett

 I know being a middle child is not unusual, but I would say being a middle child has had an unusually large impact on my life and who I am. My house is a family of three girls who are all very close to one another but, each bond is very unique from the others. My older sister and I are only 18 months apart meaning we have a lot naturally in common in our every day life, and have a more friend like bond. My little sister and I are four and a half years apart meaning we have, while still just as strong, a more sisterly like bond. It may sound like I am just saying this, but the most conflict in our house comes from my two sisters, due to what I think is there large age gap and challenges with seeing each others perspectives on things. Being in the middle of the two, I often find myself left to deescalate their conflicts and communicate between the two. This role has most definitely shaped my character and has made me aware when making decisions on how I say things or act. Having never been the center of attention, I have learned to make the best of the situations that I am in even if they are not what I would like to be doing or have chosen myself. Generally, I would say I am a very go with the flow, versatile person, a characteristic  which I also believe spurs from being the middle child. I also see this versatility in my life through my differing bonds with my two sisters. I think this versatility and adaptability could be beneficial in a college situation because every thing in college will be new, and maybe not ideal. I think with these qualities, I will be able take the obstacles in stride and enjoy myself.