Being a younger sibling can be hard at times. It's about not getting to do the things your older siblings are doing and the teasing that every younger sibling endures. No matter how many times you and your older siblings argue, there is no denying that you feel blessed to have them in your life. Here are the 10 reasons why having older siblings is a blessing.
1. You learn from their mistakes.
Your older siblings have more experience than you and that's because of any mistakes that they have made. Sititng down and listening to some of their stories will not only give you a good laugh but also help to lead you in the direction of making the right decisions throughout your life.
2. They taught you how to be tough.
Being the younger siblings means you probably got picked on quite a few times. Even though being picked on is difficult to deal with, you know that they were just doing it out of love. Now, you have thicker skin and can handle anything that comes your way.
3. They are always there when you need to vent.
Everyone needs a good venting session, and who better to vent to than your older siblings? Your older siblings just get you. They are there to listen when you have relationship problems, friend drama and even when you just need a little space from your parents. Your older siblings are always there to listen to you ramble on for hours and hours about anything and everything.
4. You learned all about the trends of their generation.
Whether it's fashion or music trends, older siblings shared their teenage year obsessions with you. That means breaking out the old boy band VHS tapes and old school Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. That also means being the only one out of your friends who knows all of the lyrics to "Cover Girl" By New Kids On The Block (thanks sis!).
5. They will always protect you.
Your siblings will always be there to make sure you are safe. Even though they seem to act like your parents, they are only doing so because they care about your well being even if that means texting and calling you right after your parents did.
6. They are your role models.
No matter what anyone says, you look up to your older siblings and at some point in your life you wanted to be just like them (maybe you still do).
7. They always have your back.
Whether its heartbreaks or fights between friends, your older siblings will always have your back even when they know you are completely wrong. It's safe to say that you will always have someone on your side no matter what happens.
8. They taught you how to laugh at yourself.
Sometimes we all take ourselves a little too serious. If something embarrassing happens we tend to shy away from the crowd and hide from that embarrassing moment. Luckily, your older siblings won't let you live that moment down. They help you to find the humor in any embarrassing moment in your life.
9. They taught you patience.
Being the younger sibling meant your older siblings got to do everything you wanted to do first. Everything they did you wanted to do with them but unfortunately you couldn't. You learned that everyone has their time for things whether it was entering high school or turning 21. You learned to wait for good things, even though it seemed like you were waiting forever.
10. They helped you grow into the person you are today.
You can deny it all you want but your siblings helped you to become the person you are today. They have guided you, inspired you, and even pushed you to become all that you are. Your older siblings will always play a huge part in your life. Don't forget to thank them for being one of your biggest blessings.
