15 Things Only The Oldest Child In The Family Can Relate To
15 Things Only The Oldest Child In The Family Can Relate To
Being born first is the only way to be.
Being born first is the only way to be.
You get blamed for everything your younger siblings do.
As the older, more responsible one, you should have anticipated their mistakes.
There's way more pressure on you to succeed.
You are your parents one and only hope to bring pride to the family. They're putting all of their money on you.
You're the one who paves the way for your younger siblings.
You were first to drive, first to date and first to go through puberty.
So you're basically their slave.
You did everything first, so now your siblings can ride on your coat tails of wisdom and knowledge.
When you get in trouble, you should have ALWAYS "known better".
It was nearly impossible to prove your innocence. You're the oldest after all...
You have a strong sense of responsibility.
You have an independent spirit and can handle life pretty well as an adult thank you very much.
Your parents freaked the flip out when you went to college.
You saw your dad cry for the first time ever, it was weird.
You were your parents' experimental child.
You're pretty certain your parents had no idea what they were doing half the time. You turned out ok though.
All of your clothes were always brand spankin' new while your siblings had to wear your hand-me-downs.
The best thing about being the oldest. Shopping trips to Target for new clothes!
Your younger siblings stole your stuff constantly.
Your hair brush was always missing for some reason...
Your parents were SUPER strict with you.
They kinda overcompensated at first but it's only because they wanted you to be safe.
You resented how much freedom your younger siblings got.
You had to write a 20 page proposal on why you should be allowed to stay out until midnight, while your younger siblings would come home at 2am, buzzed. No fair.
Your siblings asked you to do their homework multiple times.
You knew it was part of your responsibilities as an older sibling.
You have this innate instinct to protect them.
If anyone messed with your sibs, they'd be toast.
Your siblings look up to you, and that's kinda cool.
It feels good to be a hero.