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10 Things That Never Get Old If You Are A Youngest Sibling

We all know they saved the best for last.

 Abby Elise
Apr 03, 2018
Montclair State University
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10 Things That Never Get Old If You Are A Youngest Sibling
Abby Fletcher

Youngest Siblings - (n.) the baby of the family; an elite group of misfit toys and "Player 2s"

Youngest siblings are either the princess/prince of the family, or the forgotten child eating glue in the corner. However, they all share this in common: They know these 10 things ALL too well.

1. You get away with things.


Your parents are either burnt out, or just realize that the things they tried to protect the first kid from aren't all that bad.

2. You also... don't get away with things.

There are also things that your older siblings might ruin for you. Either they did the same thing and it ended badly, they haven't ever been allowed to do the same thing, or they rat on you.

3. Teachers/Counselors/Your Own Mom call you by your siblings' names.

Or better yet, they don't even bother and just call you by your last name.

4. Your parents (and teachers that have had your siblings) have expectations- or lack thereof.

If you ever slack, you confuse your parents/teachers by not following your siblings' shining example, or you pleasantly surprise them if it's reversed.

5. You have someone to go to for advice who's been through the same things as you (more recently than your parents).

Yes, sometimes your parents give the best advice, but there are things you'd rather just ask your sister about. Plus, sometimes your parents' advice is a little... outdated. (Sorry Mom!)

6. You always have someone to drive you around.

Your siblings getting their licenses meant that you had to take the bus to school a lot less.

7. You always have someone looking out for you.

The list of people my sister was ready to fight because they were mean to me is ENDLESS.

8. You have a whole other closet to take outfits out of.

Yes, this shirt is yours. Yes, I'm gonna pretend it's mine.

9. You just know you will be called "baby" for the rest of your life.

Even when you move out and have your own family, you know you'll always be called "_______'s baby sister" or "the baby of the family."

10. You never get first choice when it comes to games.

Playing Super Mario? You're Luigi. Barbie? You're the one missing half her hair. Monopoly? You're never the race car. Player 2 for life.

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