is this middle child syndrome

[louculhane]

I have three chldren ages 13,11,and 7. My middle son is a very happy boy during the day!! however he got up last night as he has many other nights crying and not knowing why. He said he could'nt figure out why but when he goes to bed he gets sad and crys a lot. He is a really good child and would do anything that is asked to do. He is also very caring towards his siblings. However he is a worrier and I don't really know how to help him. I wondered if I should take him to a psychologist so he could talk however we have a good open relationship as I am home full time and he does'nt seem to have a problem talking to me. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

[louculhane]

only just getting back now sorry. Benny you make real sense. My son is such a caring boy and I know that I can always rely on him. His older brother is at that teenage stage plus he is dyslexic so autommatically gets a lot of my time as he needs extra help.! It always seems to be easier to ask my other son if I need anything as he is always so eager to please I suppose. Plus the fact that his sister is younger she always seems to get attention!! It is also interesting that you speak of dying. Last summer his class teacher of 34 commited suicide and recently I found a note he had written to her in his room. He was apologising for saying that he didn't like her even though he only used to say that in the context that we all did about our teachers at his age! He also said he felt sorry for her and her parents that she was dead and that he would miss her. I feel this shows what a sensitive boy he is. Thanks guys for your comments its amazing what a support it is to read them all. i am a relativley new user of this website and I find it so valuable xx