What do DJ Tanner, Kourtney Kardashian, and Abraham Lincoln all have in common? They all know the struggles and advantages of being the oldest sibling in their family. Did you know that 24 out the 44 US presidents are first borns? Same goes for all of the actors who have ever played James Bond. Not all of us are presidents, James Bond or celebrities but if you are the oldest sibling of your clan, here are twenty things you know to be true.
1. Your parents documented more of your time as a baby than the rest of your siblings (i.e. baby books and home videos).
3. As your younger siblings grew older, you began to realize the power you have over them.
4. You could convince them to do your chores for you.
5. Or you could make them believe the wildest lies and stories.
6. You always had first dibs (including lifetime shotgun privileges).
7. You found joy in embarrassing your younger siblings in public and in front of their friends.
8. Whenever your parents left you all at home together, you were always the one left "in charge."
9.You were probably okay assuming this position because you loved the sense of responsibility.
10. As a result of always being in charge, you are now a control freak and super comfortable with leadership positions.
11. You had the best babysitting skills in all of the neighborhood.
12. You never had to deal with hand-me-downs.
13. You parents have always placed higher expectations on you than they did on your younger siblings.
14. They were also more strict on you. For example, you weren't allowed to see PG-13 movies until you were exactly 13.
15. You were expected to be a good example for your siblings.
16. As well as, being their personal tutor and all around source for SAT and college application information.
18. And they went through phases where they copied everything you did and wore.
19. It's always weird when your younger siblings hit milestones like graduating high school because you realize they aren't so little anymore.
20. Even though being the oldest sibling is a lot of responsibility, you know your younger sibling will always be your built-in best friends for life.
What do you think? What are the pros and cons of being the oldest sibling? What other things do all us first borns know to be true?
