Any girls who have all brothers, no sisters, your thoughts please?

Question

I was just wondering if I can get some of your viewpoints if you are in this situation, or know someone who is. I have 3 sons, and one daughter who is the baby of the family. Their ages are 7, 3, 22 months and 11 months. On the one hand she's got it made right ? There will always be boys in our house, she'll probably have crushes on all her brother's friends. Since she's the baby i'm sure she'll be protected and sometimes smothered by them, never allowed to bring a boyfriend home, lol. And she'll probably have them wrapped around her little finger, driving her to the mall and giving her money.

But seriously I am wondering if she'll be unhappy. If she'll always long for a sister, and be lonely because she'll feel they have each other and she doesn't have a sister to share things with. I don't know b/c I have 2 sisters and no brothers, but I know when I was younger I longed for the older brother. if any of you are in a family like this, i'd like to know your opinion. Thanks

I'm not looking for an exact answer, I know all relationships can be different. I just want to see what the majority of girls with just brothers think. And the one is 22 months, not 22 years. I'm only 29!! It seems like most of you enjoy it, so that's good to know.

Answer 1

I don't have any sisters and don't want any. I'm very competitive by nature and having a sister around would drive me nuts!! It's nice being the only girl. When I need girl companionship, I turn to my friends and don't have to worry about/fight over sharing clothes or make-up or boys! :) She'll be fine! She'll be having so much fun with her brothers that she won't miss having a sister.

Answer 2

I grew up with 2 older brothers. I'm 31 and they are now 34 and 35. I remember asking my mom and dad for a little sister or brother when I was younger. My brothers picked on me non stop and it did not end until we all moved out on our own. However, my first serious boyfriend was a classmate of my middle brother's so he was instantly liked by my mom. By then my parents' had divorced, with my dad marrying a woman I honestly detest and later having a boy who never even greets me or my brothers. That in effect is another story altogether, but the point is, it would have been nice to have a sister to talk to besides my mom.

One thing though, I have a cousin my age and two cousins 2 years older. When we lived closer, it was like having a sister. I really enjoyed spending time together when we lived closer together.

So, to answer your question, while having a sister could have been fun and interesting, I got along anyways. I learned a lot from growing up with brothers and currently enjoy a happy marriage.

Answer 3

I am a mother of 3 boys and a girl. The girl is the youngest at 13. Her brothers are 20, 18, and 17. My daughter has told me many times that she wishes she had a sister. (I know that feeling all too well because I was brought up an only child. I longed for a sister for what seemed like forever, it was very lonely at times) The problem is that I am a single mom. She even told me that i should adopt a little girl or baby girl but it just Isn't possible at this time. She loves her brothers and yes they are very protective of her. She Isn't allowed to date till she is 16 and her brothers (and all their friends)see to it that she doesn't. She has a million brothers it seems. She is however very attached to my oldest sons girlfriend and that helps a lot. If you were considering giving it one more try there is a book i recommend that I read after the 3 boys and after doing what it said in the book I ended up having my daughter. Its called 'How to choose the sex of your baby' by Dr. Shettles and David Rorvik.
I hope this helps, I do wish I would have had 1 more.

Answer 4

Okay I seriosously am in that situation. I am the baby of the family with five older brothers. Only one brother truly looks out for me. The others don't care about me at all. That's not much love and it hurts. I know I can count on one to always be there, but at times he's got to think about his own life and not mine. I never had brothers that took me places and most of them were mean. They still are. Even though one helped me out it wasn't the same. She needs a sister to be able to talk to. Because trust me once she hits puberty or has boy problems or things like that she will be more comfortable talking to her sister and not her brothers or her parents. Sure her brothers will protect her but they won't be able to help her with what she'll grow through when she gets older. I am not telling you that she won't be happy I am just telling you from my own experience. She might love having three brothers. But she's going to want a sister to be there for her. I know I did and it's to late for that now. I count on my friends as my sisters and some have let me down. So I guess you'll have to decide yourself if she'll be happy. I hope everything works out for the better. Good Luck!

Answer 5

I am the baby of 9.I had 2 sisters one died has a child before I was born and the other is old enough to be my mother herself.So I was the only girl by default since my big sis was married shortly after I was born.I was raised with six brothers. It was good when I was little because no one could say boo to me without all six of my brothers jumping in to defend me.And anthor good thing is I was the only girl I knew that could drive a motorcycle and a car and rebuild a engine by the time I was 11 years old.But it was really hard on my mom because she was happy to have a little girl that she thought she could do girl things with and Instead she ended up with a tomboy.They only thing that I found difficult was dating because my brothers didn't want anyone around their little greese monkey princess has I was refered to by them.I think she will be o.k. with just big brothers.If I could survive all six of my brothers.(And we aren't talking about these sensitive boys like we have today.I was brought up by 6 big mean hairy Italian boys).She will be o.k. I am 34 and still lean on my big brothers when I get scared or need someone to be there for me.Infact when I had my son in 98' the first one at the hospital to hold my hand was my brother mike.

Answer 6

Although I have a sister I never had a relationship like some do, she was eight years older and was in her own little world. We never bonded and were never close and are still not that close. I also had an older brother but with a ten year gap is was difficult but I adored him and fortunately we are close, even to this day. The most memorable memories I had growing up was with my other brother who was two years older than me. We did everything together and we bonded ,were best of friends (most days anyways) and looked out for each other. I wouldn't trade it for anything, not even a sister.
It really doesn't matter who your siblings are it just depends on how you interact with them and if there is a bond. If anything she won't have the sisterly rivalry. Girls have a tendency to be quite mean to each other but brothers seem to be more content,more tolerable and if anything will look out for her, always.

Answer 7

I have 3 older brothers and was the only girl in the family and I loved it. My 2 older brothers were 8 and 10 years older than me so I didn't really know them when I was growing up but I never wanted a little sister, I had some good girl friends growing up who were like sisters to me and I always had my big brothers to protect me.

Answer 8

I am now 27 year old. I have 2 brothers one older one younger.
I never wanted a sister because I think and still do that guys are way better. They don't have dumb conversations and never need to go to the bathroom as a group. I grew up strong and doing many things girls never did. I am totally stoked that I have the ability to do things most girls, women, ladies would dream of doing now that they are older and have to wait for a man or hire someone. She will love not having a sister. Besides Boy toys are way funner. Although I did have my little ponies and barbies, but when we got the Gi Joes and heman out with my toys. We had a blasst. Although I wanted more of their gi joes.

Answer 9

I also have 3 older brothers, and am the only girl. I did get along with my two oldest brothers, but not with the one closest to my age. He was a horrible brother. We are civil now, but I couldnt say I like him or enjoy his company. I never did have the protection thing you speak of from them, but thats not to say that wouldnt happen in your case. I never missed having sisters at all. I am not real close with my brothers, but sometimes do wonder if I had had a sister if we would have stayed in touch or closer. But, I was definately never unhappy not having a sister growing up. Alot of my friends that had sisters were envious of me because I didnt have anyone stealing my clothes and shoes.

Answer 10

there is no perfect answer, i never had a sister but always wanted one. and your boys will probably wish they don't have brothers, that's normal at some point in every one's life. but she'll make friends and they'll drive your boys crazy like girls do. it'll be fine, and it may end up that you and your daughter are really close because you are the females in the family!