Being the oldest child comes with its fair share of perks and differences. Myself, the oldest child of 5, have come to realize just how lucky I am to be the first born for a large number of reasons. Here are 10 perks of being the oldest child:

1. You Got To Be A Trial Baby For Your Parents And Pave The Way For Your Future Siblings.

You set the expectations, got to try new things, and probably got away with more than you should have! But after all, your parents didn't know any better-- YET!!

2. You're The Only Kid In The Family That Got To Experience Being An Only Child

For some portion of your life, you were the only kid in the family. You had your parent's undivided attention, money, and love.

3. You Get Dibs On Everything!

Doesn't matter what it is, If you want it it's yours. Firstborn rights.

4. You Get To Save Your Siblings From Your Past Mistakes

You help guide them, and take pride in knowing they will follow (some) of your advice!

5. Fighting Your Siblings Was The Main Source Of Your Entertainment Growing Up

I have no shame in my older sibling games.

6. You Get To Participate In Kid Holidays And Events Forever

My Youngest Sibling is 4 Months, so catch me Trick or Treating, playing at the park, and eating happy meals until I'm 35 (literally).

7. You Get To Blame Things On The Younger Kids, And Most Likely You Got Away With It Because You're Older

Every oldest child is guilty of this one.

8. You Had First Hand Babysitting Experience

I could feed, burp, and change a baby before I could read.

9. You Realize You Can Convince Your Siblings To Do Anything

You love them to death, but there oh so gullible.

10. You Get To Have Built In Friends

There always there to make fun of distant relatives at family reunions with you.