Younger Children are Bettered by their Siblings
Every aspect of life has pros and cons. When it comes to older, middle, and younger siblings, that is no different. I have experienced many pros to being the youngest sibling, and think it’s the best position in any family available.
As the younger sibling, I have always had someone to look up to. My older sister Grace has never failed to be a cool woman, and I have never not had a large amount of respect for her. She has helped me decide what I want to do with my life. Additionally, my older brother Sam has very good morals. I have always been able to ask him what he would do in certain situations and get meaningful responses. They both have shaped me to be a better person. Older siblings don’t have that opportunity, so it’s a plus that only younger siblings are eligible.
Since I am the youngest sibling, I am also the most protected sibling. I know that I always have my older siblings ready to have my back. This has been useful when I used to get picked on. My siblings were always there to make the kid who was teasing me stop. That made me feel loved beyond measure, knowing that they truly cared about me.
The biggest plus to being the youngest sibling is that your siblings have experienced most of the difficult, tedious things in life. For example, my siblings have both already gone through college. When it comes time for me to go through the process of applying to college, I will have two family members who have recently gone through the process themselves who can help me. I am very grateful for that, and this is only a plus that younger siblings benefit from.
Also, being the younger sibling, I have gotten hand-me-downs in lots of forms. Clothes are the main thing handed down, but I’ve also gotten shoes, makeup products, and sports equipment. I know that most people don’t like hand-me-downs, but I really enjoy them. This is because they make life easier for me. I don’t have to go out and shop for little things, because I already have them. I don’t enjoy shopping, so it comes in handy not having to go shopping. Plus, it helps me save money which I am all for.
Though the experiences of being a younger sibling differ from being an older sibling, I am very grateful to have my siblings to learn from for life. Being the youngest sibling also comes with many fun perks, so I think it is the best position in the sibling order.
