Top 10 Most Annoying Things About Being the Oldest Child
Ugh... Being the oldest child is torture sometimes. The Oldest by far has it the hardest. The amount of stress, pressure, and hard work you have to do for your parents is a nightmare. Here’s some of the most annoying stereotypes commonly associated with the oldest child. If you are the oldest child you can probably relate and I apologize for all this you have to go through. I have to suffer through it as well. If you’re not the oldest you’re lucky
Sometimes you just cannot catch a break, whether it's another annoying errand you have to run or the infamous "text me or call me when you get there." Or, "Where are you at? What are you doing? When will you be home? Who are you with? Why are you with them?" It's like a full-on press conference all because your friends invited you to go out to dinner and a movie. Look, I am my own person. I think I can handle myself. Leave me alone!
Welcome to my world, everyone. I'm getting out of this house when I am older and will spend 85% of my time with nature and animals.
Whenever there's an argument, the blame always goes on the oldest, regardless of whether they are right or not. Can someone please explain why every parent believes this logic? Trying to defend yourself is a cardinal sin punishable by death! Not really, but you get the point. I also hate the reasoning that goes along the lines of:
"They're X years old! You're older and more mature. You should know better!"
Oh yeah, because their age is a valid excuse for attacking me! Defending yourself? What kind of bizarre concept is that?
Regardless of whether you want to or not, you have to! No matter what. This includes taking your younger siblings along with you when you get a chance to hang out with your friends. Refusing to do so is equivalent to a cardinal sin punishable by death! Well, that's a bit of an exaggeration, but still! Why do parents do this? Can I please have some time away from my siblings? I don't think it should be a law that I have to take my siblings in order to hang out with friends.
Younger siblings are an absolute waste of time and oxygen. I know that sounds mean, but let's face it: Pretty much all they do is annoy you, invade your privacy, and hog attention. Then you're constantly forced to do pointless things with them. Sickening.
This includes while you are enjoying alone time, trying to sleep, or when you're in the car. They do every single one of your pet peeves at the same time. It's just enough to make your blood boil, like, UGH, CAN YOU SHUT UP ALREADY!
Are you a perfectionist? No? Well, that's too bad because you essentially have to be one as the oldest. You have to set the path for the younger ones to follow! Want to have fun with friends on a Friday or Saturday night? Well, no later than midnight because you have to set the example! Even the slightest failure to be perfect, like getting a 75% in a class, is like a felony! What do you expect? We're only humans too!
This may sound fun at first, but don't let your parents fool you. It's pure torture! When I say everything, I mean literally everything! You're essentially the cleaning maid, lawn service, Uber, Uber Eats, babysitter, and grocery go-getter all at once! Trust me, I know the pain. It never stops, and you also have to stay on top of grades and extracurricular activities. Oh, and saying no is not an option. If you do, then you are basically dead.
Since you are the oldest child, you have the disadvantage of not having anyone to look up to. Your parents are still in the process of learning as well, so you basically have to do everything on your own. I mean everything from getting a job, learning to drive, getting a car, graduating high school, going to college, paying taxes, handling finances, and so on. Oh, and you can't mess up either. Good luck with that.
This is something every oldest child can relate to. Younger siblings essentially get a free pass for everything. But if you come home a minute too late or have a C in a class, you're in for some punishments! Sure, this depends on the family situation, but for the most part, you have the highest expectations placed upon you, and one slight error and all hell breaks loose. Think overprotective parents... that's what you have to deal with.
Reason number one I want to pursue a single life.
Whenever you ask your parents for anything remotely expensive, they will always say something along the lines of, "You have to earn it." It's so annoying, yet if your sibling wants a tablet or phone, it's always, "Oh sure, we can get that!" The double standard is insane. Either buy things for everyone or make them work for it.
Oh, yeah, it's like (fake names) "Ellen, do this so you can have your new book," but then "Hmm, Lilly, I'll buy you your new thing if you give me a hug." COME ON.
Seriously, younger siblings will just barge into your room without warning and steal your stuff without asking, to the point where you could probably convict them of a felony. They will steal anything and everything from clothes to phones to chargers and everything in between, some of which you will never see again. You shouldn't have to lock up every single possession you own just because your siblings are thieves!
I don't know how many times my Nerf darts have been eaten by Lily.
The Newcomers
Yeah, like if I want this one shirt, Mom says, "Your sister has one like that. You're too old for that design." Like, Mom, that has nothing to do with anything! Then your friend wears the exact same shirt and you're jealous. True story.
They are allowed to beat you to death essentially, but God forbid you even lay a finger on them.
Shawn: waits 5 years to watch a football game.
Benny: gets one for his birthday.
Luckily, you don't have to deal with hand-me-downs, but at the same time, you have to give your little siblings everything from clothes to chargers, and most of the time you never see it again. So be ready to kiss every last one of your possessions goodbye.
When I was in eighth grade, my second-grade sister was throwing huge tantrums in the car and ripping the magazines. I had to stay in the car instead of going to Walmart with Mom. It sucks.
It's annoying when they don't even take you seriously and ignore you completely.