Why do older brothers have to be so over-protective?

Question

Why do older brothers have to be so over-protective?

Answer 1

omg! my older brother is the same way. i was talking to his girl friend, and she was telling me how protective he is. i mean i think it is sweet, cos he is only 3 years older. but i think that they are so protective cos they are the ones who know what guys really want, and what they say about girls.

Answer 2

If you're a girl, it's because someone has shown them how to be good men.  Have you read the news lately?  I can see why they would want to protect their little sister from every little thing.

Answer 3

trust me, they have there reasons. they do care about you and don't want anything to happen to you. they have played the ropes before and you haven't. you'll be happy he stopped you from doing what ever eventually.  

Answer 4

its because they dont want to see you get hurt. trust me its a good thing i know its hard. butt you will appreciate it in the future

Answer 5

because it what they doo..

Answer 6

I know where you're coming from, I have 3 brothers & I'm the only girl!

There could be 2 reasons for it:

1. they love you & don't want anything bad to happen to you, they are male & do know what/how other males think.

2. they don't want you doing anything that could reflect badly on them & cause them embarrassment.