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13 Unexpected Perks of Being the Youngest Sibling

Because all the other siblings know you get all the perks.

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13 Unexpected Perks of Being the Youngest Sibling
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As the youngest sibling, you get told that you get all the good things. And while that isn't always true, we, younger siblings understand the truths behind it.

1. You get to be the picky eater.

Your parents are older and don't want to have a never ending battle so you win.

2. Blaming an older sibling for something you did

Because who wouldn't believe the innocent six year old.

3. Better Technolgy

Not our fault that as the youngest we were around for all the cool gadgets and they are cheaper than back in the day when you were in high school.

4. Tagging Along

Because you had to take us with you.

5. Winning Game Night

Some families let the other kids win. It seems like a myth to me though. In my family you have to win fairly.

6. All the rules you had were more like guidelines

Yes, you were only allowed to drink pop at certain times but not me because that rule is long gone.

7. Teachers love you (if you had a good older sibling).

Because you are (fill in sibling's name here)'s younger sibling, you are a great student. Or you know you can prove teachers wrong if they didn't like your older sibling.

8. Pets

Sometimes parents take forever to be convinced to get a family pet. If you are the youngest, your older siblings have been arguing for a pet already, which means your parents caved before you even had to ask.

9. You get to borrow their clothes

Free shopping. Doesn't always work but sometimes it does.

10. Borrowing movies and books.

Because your siblings have been collecting them for years.

​11. Learning about the best TV shows and movies.

The best sibling bounding is watching all the Star War movies because one of you is sick.

12. Sometimes siblings will let you do things your parents won't.

Eating ice cream at midnight, watching that rated R movie, or helping you sneak out of the house is what siblings do best.

13. A built in friend.

We won't admit it but we younger siblings love our older siblings.

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