First, here's a little story:
"Middle children often are the forgotten children. This is especially true if the older sibling happens to be the same sex as the middle child. I was a middle child who had an older sister and a younger brother. My sister was the first born so needless to say received tons of attention. By the time I came, everyone was hoping for a boy, but they got me instead. My younger brother came and everyone was once again excited."
"I tried in the beginning to get attention but after several failed attempts I just started to act like I didn't want attention. I built a protective barrier around myself. My barrier was a smart mouth, bad temper, and constant back talking and complaining. This was very effective in keeping everyone at a distance. I then told myself that I was rejecting them, not them rejecting me."
"I think that middle children learn to be independent survivors. All children need love, affection and a feeling of belonging. If you do not receive it, which is very common for the middle child, you go through life distancing yourself from others."
Then, to straight to the point... My story..
Had a tiff with my dad today. Its tiring to quarrel over the same thing over and over again. For those who knows me well, he love his daughter(s) to manage his company for him. & sadly, i guess both (or perhaps its only me) aint really keen in doing that. its actually just typing invoices. Sounds easy, some of you might say. But seriously, it isn't.
1. At his own time (i mean really any time round the clock).
2. Speaking aloud the information with you sitting right in front of the computer. (& he must do it this way)
3. Repeatedly assuming his way in doing things is correct.
4. Believing in his own belief that his child should help him in typing invoices no matter what the situation around is like.
5. Very very persistent. Not letting you have the chance to say no.
Actually, i very much didnt wish to publish this. But I really need to illustrate it out to properly make my emotions more balanced. I spoke to baby about this several times. She taught me initially to compromise & give in to make each other life better. Yes, and i listened and did it when i was schooling, having hols etc...
But right now. Times are different. I've started working for almost 3 months. Telling you that I've been used to the alternate shift work style is a total lie. Try a morn-afternoon day to day alternating shift. You just need strength to carry on. I really cant comply to have the energy in assisting. I need my sleep.
So scenario of the day today at 1130am while i was preparing for my afternoon shift. Showered, changed and prep for work. I have abt 1 hrs time to leave home for the hospital. A normal nurse would want to have her own time to slack, play, surf the net and eat lunch! He refused to grant me that. He came into the room & said, "baoxin, help me type a few invoices leh". & i answered, "nope, can i pls not do it." He stood there pretending not receiving my answer & ask persistently again. In the end, i could not NOT comply. Reluctantly went to his desk trying to help him. & he got angry and started to throw things near me after me telling him that i do not agree of his way in doing up the invoice. I swear my body language was fine. But probably it was my tone werent really friendly (that's my fault).
Subsequently, with the throwing and banging things, he scolds, lectures, shouted etc.... I cried. Yes, i did. The content were too much.
He compared again me with my sister.
He also said, "I'm your father. Even if i want your limbs tdy, you got to give them to me! Without asking that including your time."
He also love to say why is that I would always do ppl's things so promptly & without complaints but not his?
Those two particular contents which he said made me think & think. Of 'cos it turned me off. Pretty upset and off to work i go after that with teary eyes.
I'm tired from doing all this. He always le-le-la-la the same thing but gets harsher. Then, he would feel bad. But each time i still get affected.
So, tell me. Is this what a middle child should get?
Or maybe is it 'cos the situation & my family background is different?