Middle children are often unintentionally underappreciated, as they are supposedly neither the most mature or the most youthful. Gretchen Westover falls into this category herself. In this light-hearted, informative talk, she reflects on how her situation has actually benefited her, and what unspoken rewards stem from being born in the middle. Gretchen Westover is a member of the Belmont High School Class of 2023. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx