Growing up as the oldest of four girls, I know that there are certainly perks and downfalls that go along with being the oldest sibling. Despite parent's incessant, "I treat each of your equally" argument, I'm sure the oldest sibling in every family can agree that that is not the case.
1. Your curfew was by far earlier than your siblings
No matter what your parents deny, everyone knows that you had it worse than your siblings. Curfews, unnecessary rules, junk food restriction, you name it the oldest sibling went through it only to have the younger siblings get away with all of it.
2. The Jealousy
For the first few years of having a new sibling, the only thing that you feel is jealousy. And as you grow older, I thinks it safe to say that not much changes. I
3. The Competition
Life as the oldest sibling is comparable to the hunger games in every way. The oldest sibling is constantly trying to maintain their dominance in a world where young siblings never seem to understand that.
4. Being a built in tutor
No matter how many years apart you and your siblings are, you will always be expected to help them with every homework, project, and essay they have until they graduate.
5. The role model card is often played
Every decision that you--as the oldest sibling--make is going to be viewed by parents as life changing for your younger siblings (no matter how small). After all, you are their biggest influence, right?
6. Corrupting your younger siblings is almost required
Dropping the "Santa isn't real" bomb is basically an oldest sibling's right of passage into adulthood.
7. Your younger siblings dating scene becomes entertainment
Watching your younger siblings date, and being able to make fun of them in front of their date is possibly the best part of being the oldest sibling.
8. Not having to go to every family function "because I'm the oldest"
You younger siblings hate you for it, but being that you are way older and have way better things to do (like sleep, or eat) your parents can't force you to go on the family outting with them.
9. Your closet/stuff becomes a store for your younger siblings
Nothing is sacred, apparently everything you own is up for grabs.
