Being an older sibling comes with many responsibilities, but being a girl and the oldest comes with even more. Since I'm the oldest, my parents are always on me about my grades, sports, and other extracurricular activities. At times it feels like too much to handle, but I know that at the end of the day, its for the better.
My parents have always worked, and I have always had to step up and take care of my siblings. I am the oldest out of four kids, with one younger sister and two younger brothers. Since I am the oldest, I tend to be worried about them. Sometimes, I find myself acting more like a mom rather than of a sister, because I want the best for them. For example, making sure they eat, getting their homework done, and that they are okay.
What also comes with being the oldest is, paving the way for your younger siblings. My parents were always strict when I was their age, but they tend to be more lenient with them. For example, I didn't get a phone until I was in 7th grade but my younger brother got one in 4th grade. My parents never let me go out, or if I did, I had to be home very early. However, my younger sister and brother are allowed to go out at any time they want, as long as they let my mom know what time they’ll be coming home. These are examples on how parents change their mindsets throughout their years of parenting, from the first to the last child.
Although there are many downs being an older sister, there are also many ups. For example, whenever my siblings need support they know Im there to help them out, and that's such a good feeling. Adding on to that, whenever my siblings ask my parents for something I can back them up by explaining why they should be able to do what they want. I do this because I want them to enjoy their childhood more than I did.
My mom has always told me that I should be a role model to them since they look up to me, so I try not to let them see me on my bad days. I have made many mistakes in the past, so I always tell them to not make the same mistakes. I used to not be as focused on school and sports as I am now. Ever since I realized what I was doing was wrong, I've been encouraging my siblings to do better. For the past 3 years my sister (who is a sophomore) has had a 4.0 GPA and is very focused on soccer. My younger brother is in 8th grade, has maintained above a 3.5 GPA the past two years, and plays basketball and soccer. Their achievements have made me such a proud sister, and make me realize what I do is for the best. As you can see them being in my life has made such an impact on me, and it's all for the better. That's why I want the best for them, because I love them.
My parents have always worked, and I have always had to step up and take care of my siblings. I am the oldest out of four kids, with one younger sister and two younger brothers. Since I am the oldest, I tend to be worried about them. Sometimes, I find myself acting more like a mom rather than of a sister, because I want the best for them. For example, making sure they eat, getting their homework done, and that they are okay.
What also comes with being the oldest is, paving the way for your younger siblings. My parents were always strict when I was their age, but they tend to be more lenient with them. For example, I didn't get a phone until I was in 7th grade but my younger brother got one in 4th grade. My parents never let me go out, or if I did, I had to be home very early. However, my younger sister and brother are allowed to go out at any time they want, as long as they let my mom know what time they’ll be coming home. These are examples on how parents change their mindsets throughout their years of parenting, from the first to the last child.
Although there are many downs being an older sister, there are also many ups. For example, whenever my siblings need support they know Im there to help them out, and that's such a good feeling. Adding on to that, whenever my siblings ask my parents for something I can back them up by explaining why they should be able to do what they want. I do this because I want them to enjoy their childhood more than I did.
My mom has always told me that I should be a role model to them since they look up to me, so I try not to let them see me on my bad days. I have made many mistakes in the past, so I always tell them to not make the same mistakes. I used to not be as focused on school and sports as I am now. Ever since I realized what I was doing was wrong, I've been encouraging my siblings to do better. For the past 3 years my sister (who is a sophomore) has had a 4.0 GPA and is very focused on soccer. My younger brother is in 8th grade, has maintained above a 3.5 GPA the past two years, and plays basketball and soccer. Their achievements have made me such a proud sister, and make me realize what I do is for the best. As you can see them being in my life has made such an impact on me, and it's all for the better. That's why I want the best for them, because I love them.