Do you remember being an only child before your parents brought home other kids into your home? Being the older sibling can sometimes be great, but most of the time can be annoying. If you are the biggest sibling in your family, then you probably remember or have experienced some of these moments before.
“You’re older, you should know better.”
We all know this saying and have heard it quite a few times. This is the dialogue your parents throw at you after the little sister or brother tells them what you have done. It is like a show that keeps on repeating the same episode a billion times, and in the end the blame always falls on you.
“When your brother/sister was little, she never did anything as bad as what you just did” or “Ask your brother/sister.”
These are the lines we love to hear from our parents, and always makes us feel better about ourselves. You just scored a goal against your sibling on being better at something. Congratulations! We know that we are doing something right in life and we are a step closer to being the favorite child.
“Is that your little brother/sister?”
This question makes you feel famous, and old at the same time. Since you were the first-born, everyone knows you! They probably even went to your baby shower. On the other hand, your younger siblings are always the odd ones out who nobody knows. And in your mind, you probably think, “Yes, this is my little sister. Personally, I would’ve preferred a puppy but they bought home this crying mess instead.”
“Oh my god! Your little brother/sister is so cute!”
You know you have been temporary forgotten and replaced when the nightmare comes from the hospital to your house. This is when you just want to leave your sibling on someone else’s doorstep. You have probably heard this one more than enough times. Yeah, she may look adorable right now, but just try babysitting them or feeding them or changing their diapers.
“It is ok. He/she is still little”
No, it is not ok. I don’t remember anyone telling me “it is ok” when I was that little and I did that, whatever “that” is. The younger ones always get away with something more easily than we ever did. There is no point in informing your parents what they did, because frankly your parents care more about what you did.
“We don’t need to buy you more clothes. You already have your sister’s/brother’s.”
On the positive side, we always know who gets most of the brand new clothes, and who has to wear the hand-me-downs. But then there is always that shirt or sweater you’ll always love, and will hate to see your sibling wear it.
Although you are the first to be born into your parent’s house, you will also probably be the first one to leave it and leave your siblings alone to deal with your parents. This is when they start to miss you and regret ever bothering you.
