2006-06-05 17:06:19 · 9 answers · asked by C 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Because they are the one that has to break the parents since ya'll don't come with an instruction manual !
2006-06-05 17:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Texas 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are many reasons for this. As its been said before, they are the oldest, they have been through more, and their responsibility level is higher. For example, I expect much more from my oldest niece than her two younger siblings. I expect her to help with the laundry, dishes, and marshalling her siblings when cleaning their rooms. Just a short list detailing her many responsibilities. Because they are the eldest, we tend to expect more of them because there is the contrast between them and their younger counterparts. They appear stronger because, in comparison to the younger ones, they are. Granted this is not always the case. When my youngest niece (age 6 at the time) broke her arm, she was admirable in her dealing with the pain and situation. Her older sister (my oldest niece) however, completely crumbled. I suppose it depends on the individuals. Anyway, hope this helped!
2006-06-05 20:40:37 · answer #2 · answered by CactusRaven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are the oldest they have been through more so they can handle thing better. Its not always the case my older sister she folds under pressure.
2006-06-05 17:10:09 · answer #3 · answered by susan o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually because the oldest is responsible for helping mom , and dad raise the younger children. they are also under the strictest guidelines. and have to learn to deal with disapointments earlier in life then their siblings.
2006-06-05 17:10:59 · answer #4 · answered by Sully 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are for awhile until the others catch up.Plus he'll always have more experience for quite some time over the other siblings.
2006-06-05 17:24:06 · answer #5 · answered by mitywombat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because he's expected to act as a surrogate parent. In fact, what often ends up happening is that it goes to the eldest child's head, making her a tyrant.
but apart from expectations manifesting themselves in reality, there's no basis for the assertion.
2006-06-05 17:10:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
BECAUSE THEY ARE TO LET THE SISTER OR BROTHER
2006-06-05 17:09:56 · answer #7 · answered by cutiegirlask 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cuz they're bigger, have had more time to grow?
2006-06-05 17:09:27 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ tajo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are older then the rest............he has conditioned them to believe he is.............he has trained them he is the boss........................ even if he is weaker .................to his sisters and brothers. ..he is not........................................Its all in who got here first......................................
2006-06-05 17:13:08 · answer #9 · answered by ginny3282 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋