When you are the oldest sibling in your family it can be a blessing and a curse. It's given me many sorrows and many joys and has definitely taught me a few good life lessons. This is what I've learned from growing up as the oldest sibling in my family.

1. I'm Responsible For EVERYTHING My Siblings do

I'm just laying in my bed watching another episode of Drake & Josh when all of a sudden my mom bursts into my room in a stage of mighty rage. It turns out that my five-year-old sister has yet again started a fight with my four-year-old sister and it is my fault for not being a "good role model". I’ve learned that sometimes you just have to accept the fact that everything your siblings do may also affect you in some way, shape, or form. So just accept what you are getting blamed for at the time so you don’t miss your favorite scene from that episode of Drake & Josh.

2. I Am The Automatic Babysitter

As the oldest, it is one of my duties to always have time to babysit my siblings. All my free time is out the window when I'm in charge of babysitting. I could be on your way to a top secret health care center to give them the cure for the common cold, but I better have time to babysit the young ones first.

Your siblings will try to copy everything you do whether it be how you dress or how you dance. They look up to you as if you were a goddess. So make sure if you teach them anything, make sure it is a good life lesson or something they can keep a secret from your mom.

4. I Am My Siblings' #1 Fan

I have been dragged by my mom into going to many events as my siblings became more involved in activities, so you might as well be the loudest when cheering them on. I can get pretty intense when I go to my little sister's t-ball games. Your supportive energy will hopefully rub off on them so that they can cheer for you at your event when they get dragged into going as well.

If I got straight A's on a report card all I got was a pat on the back since that was just expected of me, but if any of my younger siblings got even a B+ on a report card it was the most amazing thing that could happen in the family know there's going to be a big celebration. Like don't mind me guys I'll just sit over here with my straight A report card.

6. I'm An Independent Woman Who Doesn't Need A Man

I was responsible for my actions and also the actions of my siblings, so while I had to worry about my sisters I also had to worry about how I was behaving and how I was doing in school, so I wouldn't get grounded for the next decade. I also worried about myself most of the time, such as getting ready for school, since my younger siblings required so much attention. Independence is key.

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