If you grew up with two siblings, one who is 7 years younger than you, and another who is 10 years younger than you, would you say it's normal to turn out as a somewhat immature adult? How could you become more mature, even though it seems hard?
I am 19 and my siblings are 9 and 12.
2007-10-08 15:41:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Well, I know how to act like an adult in public, and I know how to act in certain situations. I just feel like im not as mature as I should be at my age when I am around my siblings. I tend to act really silly and different when I am with them. I also have a 12 year old cousin who hangs at my house alot. I also have cousins ages: 1, 3 and 6
2007-10-08 15:55:52 · update #1
I would say that is quite possible. My youngetst sibling dosen't appear to mature as quickly as I or my older sibling did.
2007-10-08 16:06:16 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yay for immaturity!
People define this differently. Really, maturity is just knowing how to act properly in a given situation - basically knowing when is a good time to play around and when is a good time to be serious. Just because you still play house (not saying you do, just an example) doesn't mean you are immature; in the same way, just because you never play anything doesn't mean you ARE mature.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, don't worry so much if you sometimes still act like a kid. Who cares? It makes life more fun! Just know when is a good time to act like an adult.
(By the way, I'm 20 and I have three younger sisters, so I know just how you feel lol)
2007-10-08 22:49:46 · answer #2 · answered by Sam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am the youngest by 9 years, and I found myself a little more mature then other kids my age simply because I had siblings in the house a bit older then I was, I got better advice on how to do things because they had already been there. I am sure because your siblings are younger, you find yourself having more fun with them on THEIR level rather then your peers, after all you have spent more time with your siblings then your peers. I wouldn't exactly call it immature, but more easily understanding of younger people.
2007-10-08 22:49:33 · answer #3 · answered by Zyggy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a good thing, the true u is a mature adult but when ur around kids u tend to be a little immature which is also great. cuz u know which kid likes serious mature peoplz lol. haha ur doing fine! kids must love ya
2007-10-09 00:30:19 · answer #4 · answered by whtevr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally! You are expected to be immature, and they are expected to be mature. Sort of like a middle ground of like age 15.
2007-10-08 23:05:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i feel the same way, my bros are 10 years older to me and im quite immature cz they always treated me like the baby
2007-10-08 22:50:28 · answer #6 · answered by ohlala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋