There is nothing quite like having a brother or a sister. Whether you like it or not growing up with a sibling teaches you a lot of things. It also has quite a few perks. Here are the best things about not being an only child.

1. You always had someone to play with when you were growing up

You never had to worry about being bored because honestly hide and seek, tag and board games aren't fun to play by yourself.

2. You always had a reason to push yourself to be your best

Your siblings are your natural competition. You grew up seeing the great things they have done and that pushed you to work harder and be better yourself.

3. Odds are they have the same sense of humor as you

There is nothing better than someone who will laugh at the same stupid things as you.

4. Family vacations were so much more fun

Did you fight on the car rides? Probably. Would you trade it for the world? Never.

5. They helped you grow up to be tough

Sometimes they were ruthless but in the end they helped you to have the thick skin you have today.

6. You always have a partner in crime

You never had to go through anything alone whether it was solving a problem or causing trouble.

7. They have helped you meet so many new people

Your siblings have introduced you to so may people. Odds are you have become acquaintances, or maybe even friends with some of their friends.

8. You always have someone who you can be nostalgic with

If anything they have been around you since you were young so sometimes it's fun to look back and remember the days when things were simpler.

9. You always have someone who has your back

And you always have their back as well.

10. You probably have really cute pictures together from when you were little

This one is just a given.

11. Eventually you grow up and realize that your siblings are some of your best friends