Every single person on this planet has had their own life and their own experiences. We have all made mistakes and learned lessons. And now that we have learned, we should teach. Each person should have a younger sibling. Even if they are not blood related there is no problem in befriending someone younger than you. Someone you can share your knowledge with. Someone you can help guide through life. Be the person that helps the lost adolescent. Be their shoulder to cry on when bullies won’t stop. When life is getting too hard for them and they have no idea what to do. Be their hand to hold.

If you have a younger sibling, don’t forget to show them you love them. Remind them that you are their protector. Never let them cry alone. The bond between siblings can end up unbreakable. It’s a gift that not everyone gets. Some people will never understand seeing a newborn baby and being able to hold it, knowing you share actual physical connections from your parents with that tiny human. That every time they beg to hang out in your room when your friends are over, they are just trying to experience your life with you. They admire you more than any other person will. You are like a mystical giant to them and all they want is your love and guidance. Do not neglect them.

But if you don’t have a younger sibling, find one. The kid a couple grades under you getting bullied? Take them under your wing. Defend them and show them that they are worth it. Be that person that they come to when school is getting frustrating. When they don’t understand algebra but are too afraid to ask the teacher for extra help, be the one they turn to because they believe your experience will move them forward. And when they have their first breakup, console them. Tell them about your first breakup. Share your experiences and let them know how you dealt with it. They will remember you even after you move on to another path in life. They will think back to the person who truly cared for them and it will mean the world to them.

I get that sometimes it seems like it’s annoying when a younger person wants to always know what you’re doing, where you’re going or if they can tag along but it’s just their way of expressing that they want to be a part of you. You care for them and they are trying to care for you in return in the only way that they know how. Love your siblings whether they are full, half or just a young person that looks up to you. They trust you more than anyone. Don’t be the reason they have trust issues. Don’t use what they confide in you against them. There is a deep rooted love from a person that wants to take after you. You are their role model and there is nothing more special than that. Everything you do is cool and amazing to them and everything they do should be watched over by you. Just keep them out of harms way and pick them up when they are down. As they grow up and mature, they will follow in your footsteps. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime to be able to watch someone grow up to be like you because you just inspired them too much. Never take that for granted.