Last and certianly least....
Well, least likely to ever be heard or respected.
I post this blog because some people out there think its all roses for the youngest born. Although it may be true that the youngest has many advantages (while they are young) they have just as many disadvantages. But let me start out with a personal introduction…
Hello my name is Lego (actually its not, but some of you internet people scare me from using my first name.) and I am the youngest. I have three older sisters that are all 7,5, and 3 years older than me.
Now lets list the goods on being the youngest… generally your older sibling has paved the way for you… they have already fought the big battles and depending on how they did, you could have a better chance at winning when you grow to face those same battles such as curfew, dating, bedtime, and anything else you can think of…
Being the youngest also means you get the most presents at Christmas…You receive more attention while you are young, and keeping with the while you are young you are also the cutest… Your older siblings may buy you beer, and possibly stick up for you when you get picked on. You can get more help with your homework, and advice on lots of life's lessons.
Now lets get to the point… You will always get advice, even when you don't want it. You will be treated like the baby (and called it) no matter how old you get. Don't bother saying anything smart because you will not be heard. After all what could you possibly know, you are too young? While growing up, if you older siblings were bad, then there is a greater chance mom and pops will be stricter on you. If they did well in school, more will be expected from you. You will have fewer photos taken of your childhood; depending on the number of children you will receive less financial support. And expect, possibly even grow to love those hand me downs…
Let me know your experience by posting a comment.
I post this blog because some people out there think its all roses for the youngest born. Although it may be true that the youngest has many advantages (while they are young) they have just as many disadvantages. But let me start out with a personal introduction…
Hello my name is Lego (actually its not, but some of you internet people scare me from using my first name.) and I am the youngest. I have three older sisters that are all 7,5, and 3 years older than me.
Now lets list the goods on being the youngest… generally your older sibling has paved the way for you… they have already fought the big battles and depending on how they did, you could have a better chance at winning when you grow to face those same battles such as curfew, dating, bedtime, and anything else you can think of…
Being the youngest also means you get the most presents at Christmas…You receive more attention while you are young, and keeping with the while you are young you are also the cutest… Your older siblings may buy you beer, and possibly stick up for you when you get picked on. You can get more help with your homework, and advice on lots of life's lessons.
Now lets get to the point… You will always get advice, even when you don't want it. You will be treated like the baby (and called it) no matter how old you get. Don't bother saying anything smart because you will not be heard. After all what could you possibly know, you are too young? While growing up, if you older siblings were bad, then there is a greater chance mom and pops will be stricter on you. If they did well in school, more will be expected from you. You will have fewer photos taken of your childhood; depending on the number of children you will receive less financial support. And expect, possibly even grow to love those hand me downs…
Let me know your experience by posting a comment.
posted by Legolas at 2:38 PM
3 Comments:
Lego - being an older child myself, I must disagree on some things. My parents were way stricter on me. The oldest is the "break-in" model. The one the parents test all their theories on. Then you younger siblings are always trying to follow us around and hide behind the couch when we have a date over or pick up the extension and listen to us talk about guys (or girls). You guys have it so easy. Your the baby, you're spoiled b/c mom and dad don't want to face the empty nest thing. Being the first is the hardest position in the family. We paved the way for you rugrats.
You poor poor thing... I never said that the oldest had it any easier...
As for the youngest, well I was spoiled at christmas and birthdays... Mainly because I had three older sisters also buying me presents because they were old enough to work, and because I was so cute. Now as far as the empty nest thing... My parents have been divorced since I was 1. And the little bit I did have with my mom not wanting me to leave the nest was a not helpful... she shot holes in some of my dreams to possibly keep me home...
As for being punished... Well, My mom just learned what worked better. And she was a lot less patient when I would screw up, my older sisters used every excuse already... On top of that my mom was older, when I was 17/18 then when my sisters were... She never had as much energy to really hang out with me...
And the worst part is, is that when I was young I was in sports but so was my older jock sister... And because my jock sister was good at sports, and she didn't have as many years left, and varsity sports are more fun to watch than junior high... Well my mom went to her games over mine 9/10 times...
Yeah the oldest didn't have it great but the youngest didn't either... At least you got to spend some time in your life as the only child...
Hey my mom didn't think girls should play sports so she was at my brother's elementary and junior high games instead of my varsity.
You are young enough to still live your dreams. If you want to act - go do it. Don't be where I am 15 years from now and wish you hadn't let anyone shoot your dreams down. Do what you want. It's your life now.
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