You are the runt of the family, the last of the offspring, and most likely the "favorite" child. Being the youngest has its perks! You get to follow the path that your older siblings laid out for you. You understand things because you watched your brothers and sisters go through things first. And you always have a huge support system backing you up in everything you do.
However here are a few things the older siblings need to consider before the tell us we have it easy.
1.We are being compared to you constantly
This could mean teachers compare you to how well your siblings did in school. "Great Job on the exam you got 14/15....Your sister got 20/15" or "Why don't you act more like Becky?"
2. We will always be the baby
When your mom introduces you, its more likely than not that she says "Have you met my daughter, ________? She is my baby! Can you believe that?
3. House rules change
If you are lucky this means you don't have a curfew and you can date whoever you want, however not everyone gets lucky. Your older sibling might have liked to "have a good time" which causes more rules and stricter parents.
4. Accused of being the favorite child
DUH! That is because I am! Now this one is not all bad because its true, haven't you heard that they stopped having kids after me because I am the child of their dreams. I am perfect! However this causes your older brothers and sisters to become jealous of how spoiled you are and causes rivalries and arguments which creates distance from your siblings.
5. Being the last to know
They didn't tell you about Santa and the Easter Bunny all these years. What else are they hiding from you?
6. Most teased and ganged up on
You are the last one in the family, you missed out on inside jokes and fun adventures. You are missing in a lot of family photos because you were not born yet. However as soon as you show up, you are the center of attention for a while. And your siblings are not about that life so they tease you and they join together to become a stronger and pick on you. But that is okay because you have someone on your side too, much stronger. "MOOOOMMM!!!! Jake is picking on me!"
7. Last to do everything
Your oldest sibling got all the firsts.. first to take steps, go to kindergarten, join a sport, go to prom, have a boyfriend/girlfriend, go to college, move out, drink, get married, have kids, and so on and so on. However you are the last to go to school, go to prom, gratuate, move to college, and all these lasts are just as emotional as the first were for you and our parents.
8. NO one knows your name
You are refereed to as Joel's younger sister, Lynn..even thought that's your sisters name, and Gwen or Dave's baby.
9. You will take care of your parents
It is most likely that when your parents get old. You are the one to take the most care of them. Your siblings have already decided this for you. You have no choice.
10. You are so grateful
I am blessed to have an amazing support team that will help me with any direction I take in life. I love my family!
