Do we ever stop?
By katr0713
@katr0713 (92)
January 5, 2009 1:27pm CST
I am the oldest of three (51) and have siblings that are 4 and 6 years younger than me, however I still find myself coming to thier "rescue". I seem to do it automatically at times without even being asked. Do you think that the oldest child ever stops being the older sister? Even into old age?
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@craftcatcher (3699)
• United States
5 Jan 09
I think it's similar to being a parent. I'm 49, mom will be 70 soon. She still treats me like I'm 12. My stepdad is always telling her to stop it but she simply can't help herself. It's very embarrassing sometimes but I love her dearly so I tolerate it.
I have a younger brother (4 yrs younger) and yes I was always running to his rescue, but he actually needed rescuing! But I also have an older half-sister (7 yrs older). We didn't grow up together and didn't spend a lot of time together until I was an adult. Seemed I was always having to rescue her too. So either my maternalistic theory doesn't hold water or I have idiots as siblings... I'll have to go with the latter. 
@katr0713 (92)
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5 Jan 09
I'll go with the latter as well. I know what you mean about you and your mom. I have a married daughter with two children and and 23 year old (as well as an 8 year old), and still tend to want to "take care" of them. When I get together with my brother (48), I dont feel like I'm 51, I only feel as if I am with my younger brother.
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