By JAYDEN SANCHEZ
Staff Writer
Oh the joy of siblings. The different bonds you have between each one or even having a bond with the only sibling you have. Some are super close with their siblings. However some can say the complete opposite. However I would say the oldest sibling definitely falls into the most responsible category.
I would say it’s definitely a hate love sort of a relationship with my siblings. Obviously hate is a strong word when putting it into a situation like this, but I think you get where I’m coming from. Sometimes you want to give them a knuckle sandwich and some days you feel maybe a hug can’t hurt.
Let’s get straight into it, we all know the oldest child is top tier. Keep in mind I am indeed the oldest sibling in my family. On a more serious note, I would definitely say that the oldest sibling gets all the responsibility dumped straight on to them. Especially as you grow older you have to be the one that is constantly making sure all kids fall in line almost as if they are your own. Babysitting becomes a hobby. Getting the younger ones dressed for your parents. Getting all the kids in the car making sure everyones buckled up and ready to go, lifting any stress off your parents as much as possible. It becomes a routine that slowly becomes normal to you.
If a child were to be compared to something I would definitely say Sour Patch Kids are almost their twin. One moment they are cuddled up being a sweet angel and next thing you know they’re throwing a temper tantrum. How that exactly works, I don’t know. However it’s not like we all weren’t all this way at one point. They don’t even necessarily have control over some of those things. Which is where teaching the right from wrong comes in. Pointing more towards the older sibling. Constantly setting the example for the little ones in hopes that they will soon fall in line.
Time flies and before you know it they’re as old as you were five years ago. Where does the time go? You see them doing the things you did when you were that age and think there is no way I acted that way, did I?
Trust between your siblings has to be one of the most important elements in a sibling relationship. Mom and dad don’t always have to know everything. I’m sure we are all guilty of keeping some things from our parents. You might not always tell them but maybe to even let an older sibling know what’s going on can sometimes be the better situation. Sometimes you don’t want to believe it but the older one has probably experienced the same problem or situation you are going through. Which is the trust element. Being able to trust that your older sibling will keep it between the two of you unless of course the situation needs more adult attention is something not all can relate to. Everyone is different, different families, different people, different relationships.