Unwritten Rules

I've been the bigger sibling since the day I born, and trust me it is not an easy task. I have many more responsibilities and growing up to do then anyone one else in the house. A few of my unwritten rules of being an older child are simple to see, but I doubt any of my smaller siblings will know them.

-Learn How To Keep Your Mouth Shut

This rule is the most important! there are somethings that the younger kids cant handle to know about so you can say one word. Keep Secrets, especially if it has to do with family or presents. Older siblings are supposed to know everything that goes on in the house , but they cant blurt them out to the little ones.

-Be A Little Parent

No, I am not saying to spank your little brother or sister if they do wrong. Teach them lessons, help them see from what is right from wrong. When the real parents are out don't have them run the house, be in control, but not overly controlling. For example don't get mad if they say "No" to you telling them to clean your room. Instead have them do their work first and play later. Even them out, maybe treat THEM every once in a while.

-Know When Somethings Wrong And What To Do About It

When the parents are having an argument find a place to put the children while the parents do their business. Maybe distract them from all of the news by having an activity in your room. If your baby sibling comes up to you with a sad face, don't turn your back on them, ask whats wrong. If their mad because Mommy said they cant have something THEN explain to them that Mommy said "No" if the cry DO NOT YELL! Instead go get an ADULT of the house to handle the situation.

-Always Be There For Your Family/Be Strong

As the older kid sometimes things get ruff, you only have one family whether you like them or not. If someones in need the least you can do is talk to them, support them, or help them out. As life gets tougher and tougher you have to get stronger each and everyday, no giving up. If you give up, or you don't treat your family right, think about who's looking up to you. The little ones. If you don't treat your family right and they see that guess who going to disrespect them next when your out the house. Keep everyone together.

-Love Unconditionally

This rule is self explanatory. Love, love, love, love, LOVE ! Even if its annoying you gotta do it. Love until you die ! Family always comes first.

You might hate being big sis or brother, but in the end its worth the life. Remember your the role-model and the helper. Play Your Part .

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