Growing up with siblings can be a fabulous thing and sometimes an annoying thing. As much as we all love our siblings, sometimes being the youngest in the family can leave you in the shadow.
1. Being mistaken for your sibling
There are always those old family friends or relatives that refer to you by your older sibling's name. Then you have to correct them, making the situation even more awkward.
2. You are always referred to as “so and so’s little sibling”
I can’t even begin to explain the frustration we all have when we are referred to not by name, but by our older siblings younger sister or brother.
3. Having every teacher always refer to you as your older sibling's name because they have had them before.
And having to correct them at least 20 times before they finally get it right. Not to mention they already have prejudgments of you based on your sibling.
4. Going into their room without permission was strictly forbidden
Even if you were just simply looking for something, it was a life or death mission.
5. They always loved to embarrass you
From age 3 to age 17 and beyond, they always find a way to embarrass you. Baby pictures and funny stories galore.
6. You are compared to you siblings by everybody
No, just because my sister is an artist does not mean that I am too. And no, we don't have the same grades or life goals because we are different people.
7. You parents never called you by the right name.
Your mom called everyone's (including the pets) name first before yours.
8. Their friends end up being your friends
You grew up with them over your house 24/7, no surprise that we would all become friends.
9. You always thought you were cool hanging around with the “big kids”
Being a little kid and having friends that were three years older than you always made you feel cool and apart of the big crowd.
