Older siblings are a different kind of breed. There’s nothing quite like being the “first” for everything, and basically growing up as a built-in mentor for your younger brothers or sisters. In my experience as an older sister, I have definitely grown to love the perks. However, as with anything, there’s always a downside.

For all of the firstborns out there, I have compiled this definitive list of all of the ups and downs we experience to let our younger sibs out there know who’s boss.

1. We’re always right (obviously)

We’ve been around longer, what other reason do you need?

2. But Mom and Dad still believe you over us

You always get the benefit of the doubt and it’s a little unfair.

3. There are more pictures of us around the house

Simply because we’ve been around a little longer.

4. You guys could basically get away with murder

And half of the time you actually get in trouble our parents decide it was MY fault.

5. You're our responsibility

Therefore you have to do what we say.

6. We'll always be the "guinea pig"

Our parents make all of their mistakes with us and you just get to coast on through.

7. We get to forge our own path

We don’t have any expectations to live up to, which is pretty sweet.

8. But we have to "set an example" for you

Because God forbid we’re a bad influence.

9. We secretly love being able to stick up for you when no one else will

It feels great being the go-to.

10. And most all, it's pretty great that we'll always have a built-in best friend

You guys aren’t so bad after all.