Does that mean that you have to take on more responsiblitlty than you have to
2006-07-10 05:09:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
NO, I don't think so.
2006-07-10 05:13:02 · answer #1 · answered by just me000 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No I don't think so. Try being a middle child -- that really sucks because the oldest is great and wonderful (sister) and youngest is the baby (brother).
2006-07-10 12:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by dcbowls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it might depend on the gender of the first and second children.
If they're the same gender, the older one will probably get more pressure from the parents to be a role model for the younger one.
If they aren't the same gender, they both could get pressured to conform to each one's gender role in that culture.
Also, in many cultures, older male children are not required to take care of younger children, but older female children are treated like nannies/housekeepers.
2006-07-11 12:43:47 · answer #3 · answered by Nosy Parker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being the oldest is the hardest. I'm the eldest of 3 grandchildren, and its hard because I am given the dreadful job of babysitting.
2006-07-10 12:15:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm the middle one. Older sister, younger brother and tell you the truth I wouldn't have changed places with either of them.
Oldest has responsibility and the youngest didn't have a moment's peace. Yup!! Middle was best for me and no, I was not ignored like many middle children. I learned from the mistakes of my siblings and when I wanted to do something wrong (or bad) I knew how to hide it and not get caught....lol.
Made life WAY easy on me.
2006-07-10 12:17:48 · answer #5 · answered by GirlinNB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was for me. i am the only girl, and my parents divorced when i was only 6. (i am 27 now). my dad gained sole custody so my father depended on me alot. he worked very long hours and frequently had to go away on business trips. he would expect my older brother to keep things sane in the house and have family or friends come to check up on all of us. he expected me to inherit the role of wife/mother very very early. i knew how to wash clothes and line dry them properly by the time i was 7. i remember taking a note to my younger brother's teacher during parent teacher conference telling them that although i was only 14, i was playing parent b/c my father could not come and i would pass on the information. things like that were an everyday occurence in my life since i was 6!!! i guess it had to be for us to make it as a family. i hated it at the time, but i don't regret it or hate my dad for pushing it on me. he loves me and i know that. i only hope i didn't let him down.
2006-07-10 12:19:23 · answer #6 · answered by origchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i dont think so... im da 2nd oldest but it isnt hard...........
2006-07-12 11:53:03 · answer #7 · answered by Christy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋