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3 Benefits Of Being The Youngest Friend

You may be the baby, but don't let that get you down!

Mackenzie Williams
May 09, 2016
Winthrop University
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When you're the youngest of your friend group it's easy to see the negatives associated with your young age: last to get a driver's license, last to get into bars, last to be able to drink while at these bars, last to do a lot of things, at least legally. While it is easy to see the negatives associated with being the baby of the group, there are definitely positives as well! Below I have listed some of my favorite benefits of being the youngest of my crew!

Your 21st birthday is THE 21st birthday!

What I mean is that once you turn 21, that means everyone is now able to have an alcohol induced, fun-filled time! Basically you're 21st birthday party will be the best 21st party of all of your friends because everyone gets to have a good time together!

You can gloat about your youth at each of your other friends' birthdays!

While you will forever be considered the baby, no matter what age you are all turning, you can also always refer to your friends as the old lady/man. I don't know about you, but I would rather be known for my youthfulness instead of feeling like this...

You just did something immature and your friends are bugging you about it? Blame it on your age.

I know, it won't really be an excuse, but hey, if you're going to be immature might as well have the immature excuse to match.

While there are a lot more things that can be great about being the youngest of your friends, I think these three reasons are the most universal. If you're the youngest of your friends, like I am, try and remember these benefits when you're feeling down on your age!

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