Why do older siblings always think the younger sibling has the easier life?

Question

Well tell you want we. Being the younger sibling means your parents or parent expects you to be just like the first child in every way and form. Since I'm the younger child my parents treat me like there tail. But that tail centers our my older sibling; so lets say my older sibling had this party he need to go to me being the youngest one means I have to follow or if he had basketball game again I would have to follow.

Trust me it sucks:( anyways how to i convice my parents i'm not there tail any I have my own life and just because my older sibling doesn't do this doesn't mean i wouldn't . Seriously parents sometime are so confuse and I need to change now especially since i'm going into my first year of highschool and i have plans on getting a boyfriend. Which my older sibling never had how to think that will go.

Answer 1

I am the oldest and I think my youngest brother had it harder in some ways, easier in others.  It all depends on the family, really.  In my family we have two daughters and each are treated according to their personalities, needs and wants, not so much an age thing. However, my oldest does know better about certain things and we do expect certain behavior. The younger will be punished if she is naughty as well, but being only 2 there are some things we understand she is still learning, where the 6 year old already knows better.

Answer 2

As the oldest of four - at least in my family - they certainly had it easier. I was always expected to sat an example for the rest of them.

And they were really hard on me - while my younger siblings got away with things I was never able to get away with.

My youger sister is only 10 months younger than me and she had it harder in some ways than the youger two - so she agrees.

She even admits that I had it harder than her - for two reasons, because I am a boy and because I am the oldest. She said many times she was lucky to have me as the ''buffer'' between her and our parents.

Anyway - I would have traded places with my younger siblings any day!

Even now!

Answer 3

I have only got one sibling.

A big brother and as much as i hate to admit it, i know that my life is a lot easier then his.

I don't do anything for myself. I don't help out round the house, i have little respect for him and i don't even go to school. Where-as, he is the complete opposite.

At 20 years old my brother is working for up to 14 hours a day, 6 days a week in order to provide for his ( pregnant ) girlfriend. How many blokes do that ? Despite them being his priorities, he still makes the time for me. No matter how tired he is, he will still make effort to talk to me and give me lifts to places. He does a lot for me - and i don't even show my appreciation. basically, i am a s.h.i.t sister.

I'm glad he's happy. He deserves it.

Answer 4

I can only suggest that you try to be a little patient - as you all get a bit older all these issues should disappear.

In the meantime, look forward to your 1st highschool year - I am sure there will be lots of exciting things there and away from your siblings too! Best wishes. UK