A Life As A Youngest Child — Advantage? Or Burden?

Most of them say that the youngest child born shoulder less responsibility so youngest child traits tend to be carefree; easygoing; fun-loving; affectionate; sociable, and they like to make people laugh. But being the youngest isn't across all roses. Lastborn views their older siblings as bigger, faster, and smarter, they may attempt to differentiate themselves by being more rebellious. This means that there are certain privileges as a youngest child, but there are also times when you get the short end of the stick, you will always be known as the youngest child in the family no matter what you do and you seem to always have a chip on your shoulder. 

Being the younger child of all siblings comes with its own set of privileges. They are the most pampered kid of the family and can get away with anything and everything you want. The elder siblings are always there to protect them and entertain their whims and fancies. Younger child are mocked for being the parents’ favorite, and get all the special attention of the family. Most importantly, by the time they grow up, all the strict rules that were followed by their siblings have either vanished or being toned down to them. Being the youngest child in the family described as a ”spoiled one” which is most definitely true. They never run out of clothes because they can get hand downs from their older siblings or they just take their clothes and wear them anyway without excuse. They also get more attention from their parents when their older siblings will go to college. The youngest child is spoiled because they are the parent’s last “baby” in the house so they often get whatever they want and they were the most affectionate child. Many would agree that being the youngest child is better simply because it is easier for them as the youngest, the older siblings paved the road for them to their future. According to what I read in a lot of articles, the youngest child tends to be the most creative and can be very charming among the sibling and even the most manipulative.

I am the youngest child in my family, I have 4 brothers and 1 sister. So definitely I can relate to a lot of youngest siblings out there. As an experience of a youngest child it was not burden at all if talking to love, affection and attention because I was so very lucky to be the youngest sibling because my siblings were very kind to me, they loved and took care of me since I was a baby. Through my life, I will always be thankful that I was born as a youngest child because all my wants, my needs and my likes given to me any time. No matter how much you grow up, you will always remain a kid to their eyes. They are always concerned about mu safety and security especially when it comes to late nights, because I was a girl. They can never fathom that you have actually grown up and can take care of your own self. Your entire life boils down to the fact that you were, are, and will always be a sweet kid. But sometimes being a younger child has a lot of struggles because of this you called “favoritism” from parents and also comparison with you and your siblings. As a younger child is always the most teased. Sometimes you always fight because of just one “thing”, that maybe your both of you has likely to have the same favorite thing or food. Your siblings leave no chance to insult and embarrass you with weird nick names that makes you angry. The toys that have been already toyed countless times by your siblings and are inherited to you. Only youngest ones can feel the agony of using stuffs that belonged to their brothers and sisters. And also the most struggle things as a younger child is your siblings will treat you as a slave. You have to abide by your siblings demands, or else they have the power to make your life hell. Lets just accept that sometimes life is unfair! 

Thus, being a youngest child will always be the best! Because all of us were created by God and we shouldn’t compare ourselves to our siblings because we are different ones. One thing that will always put i your mind is your sibling is your best friend, playmate, buddy, and most of all the one you can easily shares your problem. And each of us have different perspectives about our own life. Let us just loved and support one another.