Being the older sibling always has its benefits, especially when you get to drive and have later curfews than your siblings, but here are always times when we wish that we were the younger sibling, too. Whatever the situation may be, here are seven scenarios that any older sibling will immediately understand.

1. When you get blamed because you're older

Regardless of whether or not it's actually your fault, you immediately have to take the blame, because you're older and should know better. Younger siblings never have to own up if it's their fault.

2. Expectations are higher for you.

When you were your sibling's age, more was expected out of you than is expected from your sibling. There's always the satisfaction of meeting those expectations though.

3. You can show off your extra privileges.

Being older means that you have more privileges than your younger sibling, so when your little brother or sister complains about having an early bedtime, you always think to yourself how lucky you are to be able to stay up later.

4. Your sibling can get away with anything.

Their charm gets them away with almost everything they do, and it baffles you how they don't ever get punished. It's impressive, but you can get jealous of how easy it is for them to be troublesome without consequences.

5. You have to be a good role model at all times.

A little change in their behavior is your personality is rubbing off on your sibling. It's true though, and you can't help but feel a little proud that your sibling is just like you. It's just that when they become mischievous, they always somehow get away with it. Seriously, how do they do that?

6. There's some kind of competition.

It's never explicitly mentioned when you're growing up, but every time your sibling gets a good grade or does well in an extracurricular activity, all eyes are on you to prove that you can do better. It can become a little competitive between you two, but at the end of the day, you know that you both are great at whatever you do. Everyone has their strong and weak areas.

7. You get to watch them grow up and become someone amazing.

After all of the fighting and competition, you really do love your sibling. You always have company, and they're always there to help you out. Watching them grow up is so much fun because you get to see them discover the world on their own, and that brings you both closer to each other. Even if you two don't get along that much, you'll still have each other's backs to overcome any obstacle thrown your way.