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Why Having An Older Sibling Is The Best

Thank you for all that you have done for me.

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If you have an older sibling than you're going to relate to this article. Mainly because having an older sibling can be awesome and terrible all at the same time. For those who don't know me, I am the youngest out of a family of four and I have an older sister. Now, her and I have never been able to get along... ever. There are times where we are really close and can't get enough of each other. All the other times, we can't stand each other. Yet, at the end of the day, she is still my sister and I love her dearly.

Here is why having an older sibling is the best.

1. They're your built in "best friend".

There will come a time in y'alls relationship that y'all are closer than ever. My sister and I got close when she moved off to college. Growing up, older siblings are the ones that your parents made you play with them otherwise they were going to make your life a living hell.

2. They already know what you're going through.

Being the youngest sometimes sucks because you're figuring out life after they have. Older siblings can give the best advice because it won't be sugar coated, filled with love and most likely won't tell your parents. Since they have already been through what you're currently going through, they'll understand the situation better than anyone else.

3. They were the test child...seriously.

Be grateful for being the youngest because you will always get away with more stuff them they ever did. That is only because they were your parent's test child so by the time you came along, they were pros. Thank you, Jesus.

4. They will always protect you.

As much as you and your sibling don't get along, there will be a time that they will stick up for you. It just proves that even if you're the bratty youngest, big bro or sis will always be there for you no matter what. There is a difference between them calling you a name and someone else calling you a name. They only have that privilege.

5. They'll always love you.

No matter the distance, the type of relationship and the history, your older sibling loved you first. From the moment they found out they were going to have a brother or sister, they loved you from that moment on. There could be bad blood and beyond repair but they will love you anyway. Not because you're family but you're their little sister or brother and no one else's.

Older and younger siblings are usually polar opposite and usually don't want anything to do with the other. In the end, there is nothing better than having an older sibling that will always look after you.

I guess it's safe to say, Thank you for all that you have done for me.

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