家中排行老二 长大后更有出息？

According to the stereotype, they are usually overshadowed and overlooked.
在人们的印象中，排行中间的孩子常常生活在家里其他孩子的阴影之下或被忽视。

But middle children are more likely to grow up to become successful and well-adjusted adults, a study has claimed.
但有研究表明：排行中间的孩子，长大后更易取得成功且更有适应能力。

Far from being apathetic or withdrawn, researchers found that a middle child’s place in the family helps them develop negotiation and communication skills.
研究表明，排行中间并不会令他们感情冷淡或孤独离群，相反，他们在家庭中所处的位置更有利于协商谈判和沟通交流能力的发展。

Psychologist Catherine Salmon claims that middle siblings are more likely to ‘become agents of change in business, politics and science’ – a conclusion that high-profile middle children such as Madonna and Bill Gates would probably support.
心理学家凯瑟琳·萨尔蒙称，排行中间的孩子更可能“成为商业经理人，政客和科学家”——麦当娜和比尔盖茨等名人可能会赞同这一说法，因为他们也是家里排行中间的孩子。

And they are also more likely to be faithful spouses, have the drive to succeed in the workplace and be motivated by fairness.
不仅如此，排行中间的孩子会在婚姻关系中更加忠诚，在工作中更为努力的获取成功，对公平有更高的要求。