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11 Reasons Why Being The Oldest Was The Absolute Worst

You younger siblings save your eye-rolls

Emily Rhea Bishop
Sep 12, 2016
Pooler, Georgia
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11 Reasons Why Being The Oldest Was The Absolute Worst
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As the oldest child in the pack, outsiders look upon us with envy as the offspring in possession all of the perks, power, and popularity with our parents. However, if you in fact are the oldest, you will understand me when I say that it is quite the contrary: being the oldest is the worst.

1. When You Get In An Argument With A Younger Sibling And You're Wrong Because "You Should Know Better"


2. When Your Parents Let Your Younger Siblings Tag Along To A Movie You Spent Three Months Convincing Them To Let You See


3. You Always Got Stuck With The Bulk Of The Chores

While your younger siblings are watching you clean like..


4. It Took You Years To Gain Your Freedom While Freedom Was Thrust Onto Your Siblings

You at 13

Your younger siblings at 13


5. You Became the Family Chauffeur The Moment You Got Your License


6. Years Of Matching Outfits And Not Being Able To Complain Because "Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery"


7. Sharing All Of Your Earthly Possessions


8. You Watched More "Dora The Explorer" Than Any Human Should

If I have to hear that map song one more time...


9. There Was No Such Thing As "Alone Time"...Even In The Shower

No, it's cool. I wasn't naked or anything. Of course this is the perfect time to talk.


10. Your Bedtime Was Earlier Than Your Sibling's Ever Was At Your Age

You when your mom made you go to bed at 8:00pm

Your younger siblings at 8:00pm now


11. Being The Guinea Pig For All Of Your Parents New Parenting Techniques

Gluten and sugar free diets, free range parenting, the helicopter approach, you've been subjected to it all.

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