As the youngest child, I thought I'd make a list of a few things that youngest children should expect to happen as they grow up. Though sometimes being the youngest child feel might like you're an eternal fetus to your parents or a constant walking target for your older siblings, but I think all of my fellow "babies of the family" would agree with me when I say: I wouldn't have it any other way.
1. It doesn’t matter how old you get, your mom will always introduce you by saying “and this is my baby.”
2. You'll spend a good deal of your childhood traveling to significant events for your siblings.
Even though you’ll think your day will never come, it does.
3. Your last athletic events, performances, and even your graduation day will be the most emotional for your parents...
... because they know that after you, there’s no one left.
4. On every family road trip, you’re going to be sent to the third row of seats with the only justification being “you’re the youngest.”
5. Your parents will probably be extra strict and protective of you because they don’t want their “baby” to grow up.
6. Even though they’re strict, you’re going to get away with more than your siblings did at your age.
…And you’ll never admit that, but your siblings will point it out all the time.
7. You might start swearing a lot younger than you’re supposed to...
... because everyone, including your older siblings, will think it’s funny and cute.
9. When it comes time for you to get your license, both parents will probably refuse to take you driving...
... because they remember how horrible teaching your older siblings was.
10. On the first day of classes every year, your teachers will see your last name and ask if you have older siblings who went to that school.
11. Like it or not, hand-me-downs will make up at least 70% of your wardrobe until high school.
12. You’ll fight a lot with your older siblings...
... but when it’s just you left at home with your parents, you’ll wish they were back and that all of the focus wasn’t on you.
13. You might have to cover for your older siblings a lot...
... but they’ll do the same when you’re older.
14. Your older siblings will literally try to bribe you to do anything for them by saying “do it, I’ll time you.”
It might sound fun, but don’t fall for it.
15. Leaving home for college might be hardest for you...
... because you’ve been catered to the most out of your siblings for the past 18 years, and never actually thought you’d be on your own one day.
16. Even if it’s not verbalized, you’ll have a special bond with your parents that your older siblings might not have.
It doesn’t mean you’re the favorite, but you’re forever their baby, and you're going to love it.
