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8 Unexpected, But Completely Welcomed, Perks Of Having A Niece Or Nephew

Babies and kids are adorable.

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Babies and kids can be adorable especially when it's your niece and/or nephew.

1. Getting to babysit

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Cause babies and kids are adorable.

2. But being able to give the kid back at the end of the day

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Load the kid up with sugar 15 mintues before the parent comes back and you'll be the cool aunt/uncle who gives them candy.

3. Getting to see a kid grow up

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And become their own little person and seeing which parent they take after the most.

4. But also getting sleep

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Sleep is nice

5. Less pressure of messing up

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You don't need to know nearly as much on how to raise a kid.

6. Getting to see your sibling become a parent

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Especially if he/she has always wanted a family.

7. Introducing the kid to movies and shows and sports and activities and etc.

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Because everyone in the family loves something different and gets to share it.

8. A kid loving you because you are awesome

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And you're their auntie or uncle!

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