Dear little brothers,

The world can be a cruel, crazy, fun, and confusing place. And as your big sister, there are some words of advice that I want to share with you guys as you grow and mature into the wonderful young men that I know you all will be! I'm not saying that you won't screw up or make mistakes along the way, cause believe me we all do from time to time. But as someone who loves you guys and wants to protect you, I have some helpful tips for you to remember that might help you along the way! And no, this isn't some type of mean sibling joke that is going to lead you guys to regret ever listening to me or cause you some great deal of public humiliation, these words of advice come from the heart. As much as we can get on each others' nerves, and as much as you may not want to believe it, you three are my best friends and your big sister has got your back no matter what life throws at ya!

Firstly, be nice to everyone! When you are younger, people will pick on each other, call each other names in the playground, and laugh when someone falls. And while this can be all fun and games when you're an innocent kid just running around and enjoying the simplicity of life, as you get older, these kinds of things can have really a deep effect on people. Calling someone a loser, calling someone ugly, calling someone weird. Many people don't realize what this can do to a person. Imagine hearing it from your classmates or your teammates over and over throughout your teen years. It starts to eat away at you and you start to believe in the hurtful slurs. Boys, please don't be this person. The person who puts other people down for their own entertainment. Remember that everyone has their own story and their own struggles that you have no idea about. Remember the pain it will cause to kick them when they're down. Instead, when you hear the other kids, making cruel jokes and gestures towards that one poor soul, take the initiative to check up on them, tell them not everyone is judging them, and those other kids will hopefully one day learn this same lesson too.

The same goes when you talk to girls. Guys, please be nice to girls. Trust me, you have no idea the crazy amount of impact that something a guy says, no matter how big or how small, can have on a young girl. Comparing girls to all the unrealistic models in magazines and stars on social media can cause girls to go to great deals in order to obtain what guys see as beautiful. Once a girl starts to self-doubt and question her beauty and confidence, that's when you know you've f****d up. Remember that what's on the inside, it is truly what counts!

Next of all, little brothers, strive to get good grades! It might seem like a long way away right now, but think about the day when you walk across that university graduation stage with the degree you've always wanted, while the rest of us are clapping so proudly in the audience! You'll be glad you studied! Believe me, with only one year left in college, the end is so close and it feels amazing! (Even though I definitely have those days when I want to watch Netflix all day, with the lights off, eat literally all the M&Ms I can handle, instead of studying for tomorrow's marketing test). You just have to put in the time and the effort. And I'm not saying that you can't go out and party and have fun, cause that's also an experience that every teen/college student should have! Just make sure to keep your priorities in line!

Please always be careful and use your head boys. Don't be the ones who try to show off in their fast sports car, and end up injuring yourselves or someone else. Don't be the ones who try to drink the most at parties to the point where you find yourself waking up in the hospital. Don't be the ones who turn to drugs to try and seem "cool". There a lot of stupid actions in this world, and a lot of unfortunate people who get involved. I know you are all intelligent young men, don't get caught in these sometimes irreversible situations.

Little brothers, I hope that all three of you follow your dreams. I hope that all three of you reach every goal you set and experience the world! Your big sister will be your biggest supporter and be there for you every step of the way!

Last but not least. You don't want to hear it. And honestly, I don't even want to say it. Listen to everything they say and do what you are told, because mam and dad are always, always right! But don't tell them I told you!