Growing up was lonely before your little siblings came along, but when they came things changed. There was a time where you were the favorite child and you grew up with set rules and boundaries. You thought that this was going to be the case for those that were younger than you too, but you soon realized that this was not the case. Your parent’s excuse was we lived and learned with you as the oldest and that got really old really fast. Here are 13 struggles older siblings can relate to.

1. You have a whole lot of responsibility.

You have to set an example for not only your younger siblings but also the young people around you.

2. You are the guinea pig for your parents.

You are the first born so you are used to being the experiment for siblings to come.

3. You don't get what you ask for.

You will ask for something and get told "No." because your parents don't want you to be spoiled.

4. You didn't have shoes to fill.

There were no standards to meet so your parents set the bar high.

5. You grew up having playdates and then they stopped.

They used to be a weekly thing and then when your siblings came your parents had you play with them.

6. You had to choose between two activities.

You couldn't get too involved so it came down to either sports or karate.

7. School days were always longer.

Your mom worked so preschool consisted of lunch-bunch before grandmas and aftercare for elementary school.8. Quality Mom and Dad time was limited.

Both parents worked so when you were with them it limited but the best because you did whatever you wanted.

9. When the siblings arrived work mom shifted to stay at home mom.

This one speaks for itself, they had more time with mom so they are the favorite.

10. Free babysitting.

You are always on call and expected to babysit whenever your parents ask.

11. What you weren't allowed to do your siblings get to do.

You never got to go to the beach with your friends and your siblings get to go for an entire week.

12. First to get your license, last to get a car.

You have your own car? Never. You have to pay for a car if you want it, but your siblings get one handed to them.

13. It's the best.

You can't imagine your life without your younger siblings because they are what keep life interesting and fun.